Fatal pedestrian collision under investigation

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Case #: 26-113629
Fatal pedestrian collision under investigation

The Windsor Police Service is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian.

Shortly after 10 p.m. on October 8, 2026, officers responded to a report of a collision near the intersection of Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. A preliminary investigation determined that a 53-year-old woman was crossing Tecumseh Road East mid-block when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The driver remained at the scene.

Tecumseh Road East was closed in both directions between Central Avenue and Westcott Road for several hours while members of the Windsor Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit investigated. The roadway has since reopened.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information or video footage is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Traffic Enforcement Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7032. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.