Pedestrian struck by vehicle on sidewalk near Scarborough plaza; suffers serious injuries: police

Police investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which mounted a sidewalk, on May 8, 2024. CITYNEWS/James Tumelty

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted May 8, 2024 1:48 pm.

Last Updated May 8, 2024 4:48 pm.

A man in his 30s has serious injuries after police say he was struck by a vehicle on a sidewalk near a plaza in the city’s east end.

Toronto police were called to the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Warden Avenue just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police tell 680 NewsRadio Toronto the vehicle also hit four cars parked in the parking lot of the plaza, leaving them with some damage.

Paramedics transported the pedestrian to hospital and say his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

No other injuries have been reported.

Police have reopened the eastbound lanes of Lawrence at Warden but the curb lane remains closed.

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