UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:

On October 25, 2025, at approximately 4:35 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Wilmot Centre Road near Bleams Road. The pedestrian, a 66-year-old Wilmot male, was transported to an out-of-region hospital and pronounced deceased.

As a result of the ongoing investigation, on March 2, 2026, the 34-year-old male driver was charged with Careless Driving Causing Death. 

The accused will appear in court on March 30, 2026.
 

PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:

WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Wilmot Township.

On October 25, 2025, at approximately 4:35 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Wilmot Centre Road near Bleams Road. 

The pedestrian, a 66-year-old Wilmot male, was transported to an out-of-region hospital and pronounced deceased.

The driver, a 34-year-old male, reported no physical injuries. 

The roads were closed for several hours for the investigation and have since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com