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Pedestrian killed near Owen Sound

A pedestrian is dead after a collision near Owen Sound.

Just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews were called to Highway 6 near Grey Road 18, where a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

"The pedestrian, a local 41-year-old was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased," the Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release. "The identity of the victim will not be released due to the privacy of the family."

Highway 6 was closed between Story Book Park Road and Grey Road 18,but has since re-opened. 

An investigation involving the Grey Bruce OPP and the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement continues.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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