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Pedestrian killed on Walpole Island

August 26, 2024

A 47 year-old Walpole Island pedestrian is dead after being hit on Austin Road.

Lambton OPP were called to the island around 3 am Sunday with the Walpole Island First Nation police for a vehicle/pedestrian accident to Austin Road between Creek and River Road.

Police believe the pedestrian was on the roadway. The vehicle fled the scene.

Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to call 1-888-310-1122.

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