A pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Dunlop Street West on Dec. 22 has died in hospital, Barrie police have confirmed.
City police say the 46-year-old man succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Police say the man was crossing the street, just west of Anne Street, when the collision occurred.
The driver of the vehicle remained on-scene. No charges have been laid.
Police received the call at 9:10 p.m. and the man was transported to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
The man's dog was also killed in the collision.
Five days later, on Wednesday, Dec. 27, another pedestrian was hit by a vehicle at Duckworth Street and Grove Street East.
In that incident, police said a 33-year-old man was taken to a local hospital. No other information has been released.
“Sadly, we have seen a number of them in the city,” Barrie police communications co-ordinator Peter Leon said on Friday.
Leon said weather conditions in the winter months often play a role in deterring pedestrian collisions in some cases.
“Usually by this time of the year we have natural barricades in the form of snow drifts along the road from the plows, and that kind of keeps people where they need to be,” he said.
“We’ve had foggy conditions the last few days,” added Leon. “I’m not saying that is a major factor, but it can certainly play into it if people are wearing dark clothing.”
Police recommend carrying a flashlight if people have to walk on the road.
“Wear light-coloured clothing, be seen. Most importantly, cross at controlled intersections with proper use of lighting,” Leon said.
