London driver charged following fatal crash with pedestrian
Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck in the area of Hamilton Road and Watmar Avenue on Jan. 23, 2023. (Daryl Newcombe/CTV News London)
A person has been charged following the death of a pedestrian in a crash last week.
As previously reported by CTV News, a pedestrian was struck by a car near Hamilton Road and Watmar Avenue on Jan. 24.
The victim was taken to hospital but succumbed to their injuries. He has now been identified as Shawn George, 54, of London.
A 73-year-old woman from London has been charged with careless driving causing death.
The accused is scheduled to appear in court next month.
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