Man seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle in Midtown Toronto
Posted January 5, 2024 5:24 am.
Last Updated January 5, 2024 12:42 pm.
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a vehicle in Midtown Toronto early Friday.
Emergency crews were called to Yonge Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, south of St. Clair Avenue, around 2:20 a.m.
Police say a white Hyundai Elantra was travelling northbound on Yonge when it struck someone at the intersection.
Paramedics said a man was rushed to hospital with critical injuries. Police are calling the injuries serious.
There is no word on the age of the victim.
The driver involved remained at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking any witnesses, or anyone who may have dash camera footage of the area, to contact them.
Yonge was closed in both directions between Shaftesbury Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue for the investigation but roads have since reopened.
