Marathon OPP – Pedestrian Deceased after Collision, Driver Charged UPDATE

Oct 15, 2026 at 15:50

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, shortly before 2:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with emergency medical services responded to a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and motor vehicle in the town of Marathon.

One individual has been arrested and charged.

A section of Stevens Avenue between Gilbert Street and Whitman Court was closed for several hours as officers and the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team conducted their investigation. Stevens Avenue has now reopened.

The OPP would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation during the road closure.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has home security, doorbell, or dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Oct 15, 2026 at 11:35

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers with the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency medical services (EMS) responded to a collision on Stevens Avenue.

The 22-year-old female pedestrian from Kasabonika First Nation suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at hospital. There were no other reported injuries.

Cory BRICKWOOD, 23 years old from Marathon, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation causing death
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Stevens Avenue in Marathon between Gilbert Street and Whitman Court is closed. Police are asking residents to avoid the area as the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement team continues their investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has home security, doorbell, or dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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