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Fatal collision involving woman and LRT Train under investigation
Police said the woman died at the scene after being struck by the train, and no charges have been laid.
On Saturday, a fatal collision involving an ION train and a pedestrian occurred in the Dutton Drive area of Waterloo, Ont., with emergency services responding around 11:20 p.m.
Police located an adult female pedestrian at the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead, prompting the Waterloo Region Police Service to initiate an investigation.
The General Investigations Unit handled the inquiry into the fatal crash, and officials confirmed no charges have been laid following completion of their investigation.
Connecting the north end of Waterloo and the south end of Kitchener, the ION light rail service remains central to understanding this incident's transit context.
Waterloo Regional Police continue finalizing reports as of August 30, 2026, with The Canadian Press first publishing this account today of the Saturday night collision.