Pedestrian taken to trauma centre with serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in North York

A pedestrian has serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North York Tuesday evening, according to Toronto police.

Police said the pedestrian was hit in the area of Yonge Street and Avondale Avenue just after 9 p.m.

Paramedics told Global News they transported one person to a trauma centre with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver remained on scene, according to police.

Police say there are possible delays in the area as a result of the collision and drivers are encouraged to consider alternate routes as officers continue to investigate.