WINDSOR, Ontario — October 10, 2026 Windsor police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision on Tecumseh Road East after a 53-year-old woman died at the scene on Thursday night.

According to the Windsor Police Service, officers responded shortly after 10 p.m. on October 8 to a collision near Central Avenue and Tecumseh Road East. Investigators’ preliminary findings indicate that the woman was crossing the road mid-block when she was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

The driver remained at the scene, police said. The collision prompted a temporary closure of Tecumseh Road East in both directions between Central Avenue and Westcott Road while the Traffic Reconstruction Unit examined the scene. The road has since reopened.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam or video footage to contact the Traffic Enforcement Unit.

The incident highlights the serious risks faced by pedestrians on busy urban roads. Investigators have not announced further details about the circumstances surrounding the collision.