Hamilton Police have charged an 81-year-old Hamilton woman following an investigation into a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred in August.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, shortly after 8:30 p.m., police responded to a collision on Stone Church Road East involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

A 91-year-old woman was walking westbound with the assistance of a mobility walker when she was struck from behind by a vehicle. She was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to her injuries.

Following an investigation by the Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit, the 81-year-old driver was charged on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with Careless Driving Causing Death.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in December 2026.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or [email protected].

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.