Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries when struck by vehicle in North York

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Toronto police cruiser is seen in this undated photo. CITYNEWS

By Hayley McGoldrick

Posted December 10, 2023 11:50 am.

One person is in hospital with life-threatening injuries from being struck by a vehicle in North York on Saturday night.

At approximately 8:42 p.m. officers responded to reports of a collision in the area of Epsom Downs Drive and William Cragg Drive area.

A black BMW sedan was reportedly travelling eastbound on Epsom Downs Drive when it struck a pedestrian who was walking eastbound on the same street.

The pedestrian was transported to Sunnybrook Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

An investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services and police are asking witnesses and residents with information to contact them.

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