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Fatal collision involving woman and LRT Train under investigation
Police said the woman died at the scene after being struck by the train, and no charges have been laid.
- On Saturday, a fatal collision involving an ION train and a pedestrian occurred in the Dutton Drive area of Waterloo, Ont., with emergency services responding around 11:20 p.m.
- Police located an adult female pedestrian at the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead, prompting the Waterloo Region Police Service to initiate an investigation.
- The General Investigations Unit handled the inquiry into the fatal crash, and officials confirmed no charges have been laid following completion of their investigation.
- Connecting the north end of Waterloo and the south end of Kitchener, the ION light rail service remains central to understanding this incident's transit context.
- Waterloo Regional Police continue finalizing reports as of August 30, 2026, with The Canadian Press first publishing this account today of the Saturday night collision.
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