City worker fatally struck by bus in Guelph, police investigating

A police investigation is continuing after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a bus in Guelph on Wednesday afternoon.

The crash was reported around 1:37 p.m. in the Wyndham Street and Carden Street area.

Police initially said the pedestrian was a man in his 40s and that his injuries appeared to be very serious.

Officers later provided an update, saying the man died as a result of his injuries. He was identified as a 49-year-old from Fergus who worked with the City of Guelph.

“The City of Guelph is mourning the passing of a member of City staff, who was involved in a fatal collision with a Guelph Transit bus on January 8,” Tara Baker, Chief Administrative Officer, said in a statement. “Out of respect for the employee’s loved ones, we will not disclose their name at this time. Our focus is on supporting the employee’s family, colleagues, and all City staff who have been impacted by this terrible event, including the Transit Operator.”

Police said the Fergus man was struck while crossing Wyndham Street. He had to be extricated from underneath the city bus and was pronounced dead a short time later. Officials noted the driver of the bus remained on scene after the crash.

A stretch of Wyndham Street was closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon as Guelph police continued to investigate. It reopened by Wednesday night.

Guelph police continue to investigate the fatal crash and are asking any witnesses to contact them.

Baker said the City of Guelph is committed to fully supporting the police investigation.