42-year-old woman rushed to hospital after being struck by truck in Toronto

A 42-year-old woman has been rushed to hospital after she was struck by a truck in Toronto Monday morning

Emergency services said they responded to a call at 9:45 a.m. about a pedestrian struck in the area of Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue West.

Toronto police said a 44-year-old man was driving a 2020 Hino Commercial Truck south on Keele Street toward Lawrence Avenue West at the same time a 59-year-old woman was driving a 2019 Acura RDX turning left onto Lawrence from Keele.

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The driver of the truck swerved to avoid colliding with the Acura but mounted the island where the the 42-year-old woman was standing and struck her and a light pole.

Investigators said both drivers remained on scene.

The woman was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.