Crime

Man suffers critical injuries after being struck by vehicle in Toronto

By Hannah Jackson Global News

Posted January 12, 2023 8:02 pm

Updated January 12, 2023 8:35 pm

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Police are investigating after a man was struck by a vehicle in the Danforth Road and Birchmount Road area on Jan, 12, 2023. Global News / Marc Cormier

A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto, police say.

In a tweet just before 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, Toronto police said the collision involving a pedestrian occurred in the Danforth Road and Birchmount Road area.

Officers said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, and was taken to hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries.

According to police, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

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Police said roads were closed in the area and advised drivers to take alternate routes.

COLLISION: (UPDATE)
Danforth Rd & Birchmount Rd
– police o/s
– officers located a man w/ injuries
– @TorontoMedics taking patient to hospital w/ critical, life-threatening injuries
– driver remained o/s
– @TrafficServices investigating
– road closures in the area#GO90470
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 12, 2023