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UPDATE Pedestrian killed on Queensway

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The OPP say the man was attempting to run across the Highway late Sunday evening when he was struck.

Ontario Provincial Police have identified a man that died after being struck on the Queensway late Sunday night.

Gordon Pitseolak, 22-years-old of Pangnirtung, Nunavut was hit around 10:30pm last night.

The OPP say the man was attempting to run across the westbound lanes when he was struck.

It happened on Highway 417 near St. Laurent, between Blair Road and the Vanier Parkway. 

Pitseolak was rushed to hospital in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries.

The OPP and Ottawa Police continue to investigate.