Toronto police say a pedestrian has serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in North York on Wednesday night.
Police said it was around 8:15 p.m. when they were called to Wilson Avenue, near Dallner Road, for reports of a pedestrian-involved collision.
Breaking news from Canada and around the world
sent to your email, as it happens.
Investigators said a pedestrian was crossing in the area when a vehicle travelling eastbound on Wilson Avenue hit the pedestrian in the southmost lane.
A 53-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said.
The driver and the vehicle did not remain at the scene following the collision, investigators said.
Police are asking any residents who may have dash camera footage or witnesses the crash to contact them.
More on Toronto
- Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401
- Ford government wins battle to keep health-care staffing shortage figures secret
- Ontario police trying to find out who’s responsible for calling 911 more than 1,000 times
- S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also climb ahead of tech earnings
Comments