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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Markham

A 25-year-old woman was struck by a vehicle late Saturday night in Markham. She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she later died. Jeremy Cohn/ Files/ Global News. Jeremy Cohn/ Global News

A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Markham late Saturday night.

York Regional Police said officers responded to a call at 11:30 p.m. ET about a pedestrian being struck at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and McCowan Road.

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The 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital with critical injuries where she died a short time later, police said.

READ MORE: Mom of 2 dies after helping at the scene of a crash on Highway 1

The driver remained at the scene. No charges have yet been laid.

Police are asking for any witnesses with information to contact investigators.

 

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