The City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
On Friday, January 9, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., City of Kawartha Lakes OPP officers were notified of a collision on Highway 7 in The City of Kawartha Lakes.
A 27-year-old male from the City of Kawartha Lakes was pronounced deceased at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Highway 7 was closed between Taylors Rd. and Opmar Rd. for the investigation, but it has since reopened.
The investigation is ongoing , although no foul play is suspected.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca
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