Hamilton Police is investigating the eighth driving fatality for 2019.

On November 21, 2019, shortly before 5:30 p.m., a collision occurred between two vehicles within the intersection of Upper Centennial Parkway and Highland Road in Hamilton.

A 55-year-old male of Canfield was driving a GMC SUV and conducting a left turn onto Highland Road when he was struck by a Ford pick-up truck travelling southbound on Upper Centennial Parkway. The driver of the GMC was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but unfortunately, succumb to his injuries. The 50-year-old pick-up truck driver from Cayuga was seen by paramedics and declined medical attention.

Police have not ruled out speed or alcohol at this time and continue to investigate.

If you believe you could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact any of the Detective Constables of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.