The OPP reported that a young woman died after she was hit by a transport truck driver while on foot on the QEW in Oakville, but have since corrected that information to say she’s on life support.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. Thursday on the westbound QEW near Dorval Drive.

OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the “female pedestrian was struck by a transport truck.” She was transported by Halton paramedics to Hamilton General Hospital, were she remains “on life support” and in life-threatening condition, Schmidt said.

The officer had originally said the woman was dead but has since corrected that information and deleted the original tweet.

He also added Friday that the woman was a passenger in a car and had exited the vehicle after it stopped on the shoulder. She was nearly hit by another vehicle just before she was struck by the transport truck, Schmidt said.

The transport truck remained at the scene.

Anyone with information can call police at 905-278-6131.

Dec. 6, 2019 — Correction: This story has been updated from a previously published version with updated information from police who incorrectly reported that she died.

LR Louie Rosella is a reporter and editor for InsideHalton.com and its sister papers. Reach him via email: lrosella@metroland.com

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