Pedestrian in stable condition after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga

Officials say a pedestrian is now in stable condition after being struck by a vehicle in Mississauga Monday evening.

Peel Regional Police said emergency crews were called to the area of Heatherleigh Avenue and Scollard Court, near Mavis Road and Eglinton Avenue West, before 8:20 p.m. with reports of a collision.

Police said the pedestrian was suffering serious, life-threatening injuries from the collision.

As of Tuesday morning, police said the victim’s condition improved and the pedestrian is now in stable condition at the hospital.

Officers said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

The intersection was shut down to vehicular traffic as investigators gathered evidence.

The circumstances leading up to the collision weren’t disclosed as of late Monday.