A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle this week on Highway 400, south of Dunlop Street.
The victim has been identified by police as a 20-year-old Barrie man, who was an international student originally from Bangladesh.
Ontario Provincial Police have called the incident "an accidental death." Southbound lanes were closed for the investigation.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said two vehicles were involved in the collision.
The collision was reported to the OPP Tuesday, June 27 at 11:20 p.m.
20-year-old male pedestrian struck and killed on #Hwy400/Dunlop St in Barrie. 11:20pm 27 June, '23.
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) June 28, 2023
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Georgian College has identified the student as Maharab Hasan.
"The Georgian College community is saddened to confirm Maharab Hasan, the man who died in a tragic accident on Highway 400 on June 27, was an incoming Georgian College student," the college said in a statement. "Maharab was looking forward to starting his studies in the Game – Design and Simulation program in September.
"Our college community offers our deepest condolences to Maharab’s family, including his brother who is a Georgian alumnus," the statement said.
The college says support is available for anyone who needs to talk. Free and confidential counselling is available to all students, and employees are encouraged to access the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
In memory of Hasan, the Georgian flag was lowered to half-mast at the Barrie campus.
Anyone who may have information or dash-cam footage is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 905-841-5777.
