KAWARTHA LAKES-The OPP has identified the woman struck and killed on Highway 7 on November 16 and a fundraising campaign has been set up.
Peterborough County Detachment OPP and emergency crews responded to a collision on Highway 7 that occurred at approximately 7:00pm on November 16, 2022.
Police say a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) travelling westbound on Highway 7 collided with a pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at scene. No other injuries were reported at the time of the collision.
The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Shanaqua Lawrence of Peterborough. Lawrence was a mother of three.
A Go Fund Me has been set up by her sister to help with funeral expenses. Shianne Reynolds says her sister was “a beloved daughter, a beautiful sister and a wonderful friend to all.”
Here is a link if you are able to help:https://www.gofundme.com/f/shanaqua-lawrence
The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
