Woman struck and killed in Rexdale
Posted August 27, 2013 4:23 pm.
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A 59-year-old woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Rexdale.
Emergency crews were called to the scene at Highway 27 and Humber College Boulevard shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Police say the woman exited a westbound TTC bus and reportedly walked over to a crosswalk in front of the bus.
A witness told CityNews as the victim was crossing the street she was struck by white GMC Sierra pickup truck travelling westbound.
The woman sustained massive trauma. Paramedics say when they arrived on scene the woman was without vital signs.
She was transported to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
There has been no word on charges.
The 18-year-old driver of the truck remained on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
