A Hamilton crossing guard was killed Thursday afternoon after being struck by a dump truck at a busy Mountain intersection, prompting a multi-agency investigation and widespread traffic disruptions.<\/p>\n
The Hamilton Police Service confirmed the victim as a 52-year-old Hamilton resident who was on duty when the collision occurred around 2:30 p.m. at Mohawk Road and Upper Wentworth Street. Emergency crews pronounced him deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n
The driver involved is facing charges, police said, noting that speed does not appear to have been a factor in the fatal collision. <\/p>\n
The Ministry of Labour has been notified and is conducting a separate investigation. Officials say the intersection was closed for several hours on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis incident has had a significant impact on our community,\u201d Hamilton police said in a statement. \u201cWe extend our condolences to the victim\u2019s family, colleagues, and the broader Hamilton community as we grieve together.\u201d<\/p>\n
The City of Hamilton announced that flags would be lowered to half-mast at City Hall in honour of the crossing guard.<\/p>\n