Pedestrian dies, charges expected after serious collision in Waterloo

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian in Waterloo.

On June 3, 2026, at approximately 8:15 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a straight truck and a pedestrian at the intersection of University Avenue East and Marsland Drive.

The driver of the straight truck, a 54-year-old male from Kitchener, was not injured.

The pedestrian, a 23-year-old female from Waterloo, was transported to a local hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The intersection was closed for several hours to allow for the police investigation.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are anticipated.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

Anonymous information can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.

(Press Release: Waterloo Regional Police Service, June 3, 2026)