A panhandler was hit by a pickup truck at a North Bay intersection on Sept. 21, 2025, and is hospitalized; police are investigating.

A panhandler was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of 365 Bloor Street East in North Bay, Ontario, on September 21, 2025. Emergency services responded, and the individual was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the collision, including potential factors such as driver behavior, traffic signals, and pedestrian movement, but no details about the victim’s condition, the driver, or the exact circumstances have been released. The incident has raised concerns about safety at the intersection and the risks faced by vulnerable pedestrians in urban areas. The Ontario Provincial Police are reviewing the case, speaking with witnesses, and no arrests have been made. Updates are expected as the investigation continues.