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On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at 6:52 a.m., police responded to a collision at the
intersection of Pine Valley Drive/Steeles Avenue West.

It is reported that:

• two pedestrians began walking south across Steeles Avenue, in the east crosswalk, on a green light,

• as they neared the centre of the road, they left the crosswalk in a southeast direction towards a TTC stop,

• a ‘roll-off bin’ truck was southbound on Pine Valley Drive, attempting to turn eastbound on to Steeles Avenue West, when the truck struck both pedestrians.

A 58-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her 14-year-old daughter
received minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The names of the victims are not being released.

Traffic Services is investigating this collision and is requesting that anyone with information contact police at 416 808 1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416 222 TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIME.

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