UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

Waterloo Regional Police have charged the driver involved in fatal collision in Kitchener.

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., emergency services responded to the intersection of Victoria Street North and Frederick Street for reports of a collision involving a Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 62-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 41-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with:

• Careless Driving Cause Death 
• Turn Not in Safety
• Novice Driver- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Above Zero

The accused will appear in court on September 16, 2026.

Anyone with information or who may have dash camera footage is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit are continuing to investigate a fatal collision in Kitchener.

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 4:05 p.m., emergency services responded to the intersection of Victoria Street North and Frederick Street for reports of a collision involving a Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a 62-year-old female, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The driver of the Jeep, a 41-year-old male, was not physically injured.

The roadway was closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information or who may have dash camera footage is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.