(BlackburnNews.com file photo)(BlackburnNews.com file photo)
Sarnia

Police ask motorists to use caution on Lakeshore Road during memorial walk

Provincial police in Lambton County asked drivers to be mindful while travelling on Highway 21 around Lambton Shores on Canada Day.

A memorial traffic slow-down event to honour residential school survivors and victims in the area of Lakeshore Road went on for through the majority of Thursday afternoon.

Just before 8 p.m., Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the area was clear of pedestrians and the walk was conducted without any incidents.

Throughout the memorial, OPP and Anishinabek police were on scene to ensure the safe flow of traffic while providing a safe and peaceful environment for the event to occur in.

Those travelling in the area were asked to use extra caution and be aware of pedestrians and vehicles that may have been on or near the side of the road participating in the walk.

Police are thanking the public for their cooperation.

https://twitter.com/OPP_WR/status/1410747995008602119

Read More Local Stories

Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.