Police arrest 58-year-old man for impaired driving after collision that killed pedestrian and her dog

The initial reports said that the pedestrian was struck and badly injured, however when emergency crews made it to the scene, the 51-year-old woman and her dog were dead.

The collision reconstruction unit showed up at the scene and later determined that the car was driving eastbound on Lakeshore before leaving the roadway to the south side.

According to police, the car drove off the road and into a pathway where the woman was walking her dog. The car was then redirected in to the roadway after striking a decorative stone post.

The driver was assessed by paramedics, and this morning, police arrested the 58-year-old man in connection to the accident. He was arrested for impaired operation causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

Police are asking anyone with more information to contact (905) 825-4747, extension 5065.