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

Pedestrian struck 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

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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