Woman struck and killed while crossing Yonge at Lawrence, man injured

A 21-year-old woman is dead and a man is in hospital after they were struck by a vehicle in the Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue area.

Police said it’s believed the man and the woman were crossing Yonge Street mid-block around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday when they were struck by a vehicle.

The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital where she later died.

The 21-year-old man’s injuries are believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

A taxi driver told CityNews the couple had flagged him down for a ride and were crossing the street when they were struck.

There has been no word on charges.

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