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Police Continue to Investigate Serious Pedestrian Collision in Wellesley Township

Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal pedestrian collision in Wellesley Township.

On July 16, 2026, at approximately 7:50 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Ament Line near Road 116.

The 10-year-old female was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries. Tragically, she later died as a result of her injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

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Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is continuing to investigate a serious pedestrian collision in Wellesley Township.

A 10-year-old female pedestrian wearing rollerblades was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Chevrolet van, a 71-year-old Huron County male, was not injured in the collision.

The road was closed for several hours for the investigation and has since been reopened.

The investigation is continuing.

WRPS Public Information Unit
519-570-9777 (WRPS) ext. 8188
publicinfo@wrps.on.ca

Waterloo Regional Police ServiceP.O. Box 3070, 200 Maple Grove Road, Cambridge, ON N3H 5M1Non-Emergency: 519-570-9777Emergency: 9-1-1

File: WA26104497
Published: Monday, July 20, 2026 3:20 p.m.

Source: Waterloo Regional Police Service

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