Driver arrested for alleged impaired driving after hitting pedestrian near Oakwood Village

A driver has been taken into custody after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Oakwood Village.

Police were called to Glenholme and Eglinton Avenues around 1:40 a.m. for reports of a collision.

A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, Toronto paramedics say.

Investigators say a 39-year0old male was driving a Honda Civic going westbound on Eglinton Avenue West at Glenholme Avenue when he struck the pedestrian in the westbound lanes within the intersection.

Police said earlier the driver involved has been arrested for alleged impaired driving, but have not provided any further details about charges.

The intersection is closed to traffic as police investigate.