Lakefield Man Charged With Careless Driving After Driving Into Two Pedestrians, Killing One

A 52-year-old Lakefield man is facing careless driving charges involving a collision with two pedestrians last October.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

An 81-year-old woman and an 86-year-old man were struck by a vehicle while crossing the street at Queen Street and Concession Street in Lakefield. The woman died from her injuries as a result of the collision and the man was injured.

The accused was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless driving causing death

  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

  • Fail to yield to pedestrian

They are scheduled to appear in court on May 26.

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