A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Wednesday, officials say.
Police said the collision occurred in the area of Lawrence Avenue and Fern Meadows Road, just east of Morningside Avenue, around 10 a.m.
Investigators said a City of Toronto pickup truck was travelling westbound on Lawrence Avenue East when it lost control and struck a fence on the north side of the street.
Police said the truck then came back into the centre lane and struck a vehicle travelling eastbound, causing both vehicles to go off the roadway and collide with a parked car in a driveway, as well as a 75-year-old who was walking with a friend.
The woman, who was later identified by friends as Margaret Byrne, died at the scene. Byrne’s friend was able to get out of the way.
Police initially said two pedestrians were hit in the crash, but a spokesperson later said the woman was the only one struck.
Officials said the 39-year-old driver of the truck was taken to hospital for assessment.
Roads were closed in the area as officers investigated what caused the crash.
Meanwhile, the City of Toronto released a statement on the incident, confirming one of their vehicles was involved.
“The City extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the victim that has passed away,” the statement read.
“A City employee was injured in the incident and has been taken to hospital. The City is fully cooperating with the Toronto police and Ministry of Labour investigations. It will also conduct its own internal investigation to better understand what took place.”
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