As is standard City of Hamilton practice, a dangerous crosswalk will be made a bit safer, but only after a post-fatality review.

The City of Hamilton will paint a pedestrian crossing on King Street West just west of MacNab Avenue, where the four-lane King Street highway has an off-ramp into the Jackson Square parking garage.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, a pedestrian was struck and killed on the ramp beyond the pedestrian crossing. Hamilton Police continue to investigate.

Following the fatality, the City’s Vision Zero policy required a review of the area and the implementation of necessary safety measures.

Hamilton Police investigating a pedestrian fatality on the ramp down to the parking lots of Jackson Square on May 16, 2025. Credit: Joey Coleman
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  1. Anne Edwards

    That’s a terrible place to cross. Cars just ignore pedestrians and race in there. I don’t see how paint will change that.

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  2. Mary K Lewis

    For as long as I can remember I’ve always been nervous crossing there

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