Man, 92, in critical condition after being struck by vehicle in North York

North York pedestrian struck
Toronto police investigating after an elderly man was struck by a vehicle in a plaza parking lot near Keele and Lawrence in North York on Nov. 28, 2023. CITYNEWS/Tony Fera

A 92-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after being struck by a vehicle at a North York plaza on Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews responded to a plaza parking lot in the area of Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue around 10:50 a.m. for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.

Paramedics rushed the man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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Insp. Jeff Bangild said early indication is the driver was travelling at a high rate of speed when they struck the victim in a crosswalk.

Police said the driver involved remained at the scene. It is not yet known if any charges will be laid.

The investigation is ongoing.