Family identifies Hamilton city worker struck, killed by vehicle on Friday

The City of Hamilton road worker who was struck and killed last Friday in Ancaster has been identified by family as Nabil El-Ahmed.

The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Golf Links Road near Martindale Crescent.

Hamilton police Const. Trevor McKenna said a white Infiniti sedan was driving westbound on Golf Links Road when it collided with El-Ahmed and another city employee. The men were filling potholes on the road at the time of the collision.

El-Ahmed died at the scene, while the other 43-year-old worker was taken to hospital with minor injuries and is currently recovering at home.

The 76-year-old driver of the sedan – who also sustained minor injuries – remained at the scene and is cooperating with police as they investigate. Police have confirmed that the driver did not lose control of the vehicle.

No charges have been laid at this time and police say that driver impairment and medical issues have have been ruled out.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently working with the Coroners Office as well as investigators from the Ministry of Labour to investigate collision.

Witnesses or anyone with surveillance video of the area at the time of the collision is asked to contact the police at 905-546-4753 or reconunit@hamiltonpolice.ca.

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