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Woman, 81, dead after being hit by van while walking on sidewalk in North York

The scene of the collision in the area of Bayview and Sheppard avenues on Thursday. Tyler Thornley / Global News

Toronto police say an 81-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a van as she walked on a sidewalk in North York on Thursday.

Police said the incident happened at Elkhorn Drive in the area of Bayview and Sheppard avenues shortly before 12:30 p.m.

Officers said the victim was walking on the sidewalk on the south side of Elkhorn Drive when she was hit by a Ford cube van that was reversing from a driveway.

The woman, who hasn’t been identified, was taken to hospital where she died.

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Police said they’re seeking camera footage of the incident.

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

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