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Elderly man in wheelchair struck

TORONTO – An elderly man in a wheelchair has been hit by a car at Bathurst St. and Sheppard Avenue West.

The accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday when the 85-year-old man was crossing the intersection.

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According to police, the man was either struck or clipped by a car turning left from Bathurst St. on to Sheppard Avenue West and was thrown from his wheelchair.

He suffered head injuries and was taken to Sunnybrook, though EMS reports that his injuries are not considered serious.

However, because of the man’s age, Traffic Services is investigating.

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