Woman, 77, struck and killed in North Toronto hit-and-run

A woman in her 70s is dead after a hit-and-run in the city’s northwest Thursday morning. Momin Qureshi with the search for the driver, and how this is sadly the fourth senior to be struck and killed on Toronto streets in the last two weeks.

By News Staff

Toronto police are investigating after a woman in her 70s was struck and killed by a vehicle in the city’s north end Thursday morning.

The incident occurred in the Islington Avenue and Aviemore Drive area, just north of Finch Avenue West at around 6:32 a.m.

Police said the 77-year-old woman was crossing Islington from east to west when she was struck by a vehicle travelling northbound on Islington. The driver of the vehicle failed to remain on the scene after the accident.

Police say nearby surveillance video has identified a vehicle of interest described as a dark-coloured SUV with bright head lights and fog lights. It will likely have front end damage, particularly to one of the headlamps.


Investigators added they have received information that a number of drivers chose to drive around the victim’s body without stopping to help.

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