A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a tractor-trailer Wednesday night (November 16) on Highway 7 east of Keene Road just outside Peterborough city limits.
According to the Peterborough County OPP, the vehicle collided with the pedestrian at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
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On Friday (November 18), police identified the victim as 30-year-old Shanaqua Lawrence of Peterborough.
Highway 7 was closed between Lancaster Road and Keene Road for several hours while police documented the scene.
Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
