Woman, 86, struck and killed by vehicle in Scarborough

Scarborough ped struck — Toronto police are on scene at Steeles Avenue East in Scarborough after a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oct. 12, 2023. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

Posted October 12, 2023 7:26 am.

Last Updated October 12, 2023 4:14 pm.

A woman is dead after she was struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Thursday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Kennedy Road around 6:45 a.m. for reports of a person lying in the roadway.

Police said an 86-year-old woman was fatally struck by the driver of a Honda CR-V.

The vehicle involved remained at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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