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Senior in critical condition after being struck by car in Toronto’s east end

Police in Toronto's east end are looking for video footage of a collision where a Hyundai Santa Fe struck an elderly man in a crosswalk. Matt Rourke / The Canadian Press

A 71-year-old male pedestrian was rushed to hospital Friday afternoon after being hit by a car in Toronto.

Police say they responded to a report of a personal injury collision just before 2 p.m. on Dec. 1 in the area of Jones and Boultbee avenues.

The driver of a Hyundai Santa Fe was reportedly heading eastbound on Boultbee Avenue and was attempting to make a left turn onto Jones Avenue when the collision occurred.

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The man was crossing Jones Avenue in the crosswalk when he was struck.

Officers say the victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver remained on scene, police said.

Police are appealing to local residents and businesses for any video footage of the collision.

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