File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.File photo of London police cruiser. Photo by Blackburn News.
London

Pedestrian dies after crash on Huron Street

London police are investigating a fatal crash that took place on in the city's northeast end Sunday night.

According to police, a man was crossing Huron Street just east of Sorrel Road when he was hit by a vehicle in the eastbound lanes. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as 89-year-old Joseph Vernille.

The investigation has been taken over by the police department's Traffic Management Unit.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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