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Collision claims life of pedestrian

A pedestrian has lost their life in a collision just north of Milverton.

Perth County OPP, Perth County EMS, and the Perth East Fire Department responded just before 11 p.m. on June 25 to a collision involving a single motor vehicle and a pedestrian on Perth Road 131.

The pedestrian, a 47-year-old from Waterloo, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police continue to investigate the crash. Perth Road 131 between Line 67 and Line 72 was closed for several hours to allow for investigation. The road has since reopened.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including video surveillance, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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