Road Worker, 31, Killed After Being Struck by Reversing Dump Truck in Pickering

A 31-year-old road worker has died after he was struck by a dump truck that was backing up during asphalt repair work in Pickering on Monday afternoon, according to Durham Regional Police.

Police said officers from West Division were called at about 2:40 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, to a collision involving a pedestrian near Peter Matthews Drive and Alexander Knox Drive.

What police said happened

According to police, crews were repairing asphalt on Peter Matthews Drive when a dump truck travelling in reverse in a southbound direction struck the worker. He was taken to a hospital in the area, where he died of his injuries.

Police said the driver of the dump truck stayed at the scene and co-operated with officers.

Investigation

Investigators from the Durham Regional Police Service Collision Investigation Unit went to the scene. Police said representatives of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Labour also attended.

Roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was gathered, police said.

Appeal for witnesses

Police are asking anyone with information about the collision, or with cellphone video, dash camera recordings or surveillance footage, to come forward.

• Contact: D/Cst. Kollaard, Collision Investigation Unit
• Phone: 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5267