2 injured after vehicle hits tree, pedestrian and storefront in downtown Toronto

The scene of a crash near Jarvis and Front streets. Joe Lotocki/CityNews

Posted June 25, 2024 5:38 pm.

Last Updated June 27, 2024 5:04 pm.

Two people have been injured after a vehicle hit a tree, pedestrian and a storefront in downtown Tuesday afternoon.

Officers were called to Jarvis and Front streets just after 5 p.m.

A woman in her 60s was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries while the driver, also in their 60s, suffered minor injuries. The tree was also knocked over.

The driver has been charged with careless driving.

Jarvis was closed from Front to King Street, but reopened after several hours.

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