Woman in 50s seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle at Yonge and Lawrence

Toronto police were called to the intersection of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue on Jan. 12, 2024 after a woman was struck by a vehicle. CITYNEWS/Karim Islam

By Michael Ranger

Posted January 12, 2024 6:19 am.

Last Updated January 12, 2024 9:20 am.

A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in Toronto early Friday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Yonge Street and Lawrence Avenue around 5:30 a.m. for reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.

A woman in her 50s was rushed to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the driver involved in the crash remained at the scene.

Eastbound Lawrence is closed east of Yonge for the investigation.

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