Bolton man killed in King accident

The York Regional Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating an accident Friday evening on King Road which claimed the life of a 59-year-old Bolton man.

Police said Jim McConnell was driving a ford cube van at about 6:30 p.m. when he stopped on the north shoulder just west of Highway 400. He apparently got out of his vehicle and was struck by a white, fullsize GMC van.

McConnell was pronounced dead at the scene, despite efforts of emergency responders.

The driver of the GMC van, a 28 year old Etobicoke man, was not physically injured.

The incident is still under investigation and officers are seeking witnesses.

Anyone with information, who has not spoken to police, is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 1- 866-876-5423, ext. 7703, Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppersyr.ca