1 injured, arrest made following hit-and-run in city’s east end

Toronto Paramedic Services said EMS personnel were called to the Main Street and Danforth Avenue area near Danforth GO Station at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday. Photo: Bertram Dandy/CityNews.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted July 7, 2025 6:03 am.

Last Updated July 7, 2025 7:18 am.

One pedestrian was injured, and an arrest has been made following a hit-and-run in Toronto’s east end.

Toronto Paramedic Services said EMS personnel were called to the Main Street and Danforth Avenue area near Danforth GO Station at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday.

Police told CityNews an adult male pedestrian was struck, and the driver fled the scene. The man suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities confirmed that the driver returned to the scene of the collision and has been taken into custody, with charges pending.

The northbound lanes of Main Street are closed off between Danforth and Gerrard.

The investigation is ongoing.

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada. In a joint...

1h ago

The Weeknd awarded Key to the City of Toronto by Mayor Olivia Chow

International music superstar The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the city on Saturday as he prepares to play four highly anticipated shows at the Rogers Centre over the next two weeks. The Scarborough-born...

1h ago

Driver taken to hospital after crash with TTC streetcar

A driver was taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon following a collision with a TTC streetcar in Toronto’s Fashion District. According to authorities, the crash happened near King Street and Portland...

5h ago

City of Toronto staff looking for local treasures amid push for new Old City Hall museum

Dubbed Toronto Treasures, City staff asked residents to bring up to a few older locally themed items to see if it could go into a new museum.

3h ago

Top Stories

Canada condemns Hong Kong authorities after warrants issued for overseas activists

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is condemning Hong Kong's law enforcement authorities after they issued bounties and warrants for 19 pro-democracy activists, some of whom live in Canada. In a joint...

1h ago

The Weeknd awarded Key to the City of Toronto by Mayor Olivia Chow

International music superstar The Weeknd was awarded the Key to the city on Saturday as he prepares to play four highly anticipated shows at the Rogers Centre over the next two weeks. The Scarborough-born...

1h ago

Driver taken to hospital after crash with TTC streetcar

A driver was taken to a hospital Saturday afternoon following a collision with a TTC streetcar in Toronto’s Fashion District. According to authorities, the crash happened near King Street and Portland...

5h ago

City of Toronto staff looking for local treasures amid push for new Old City Hall museum

Dubbed Toronto Treasures, City staff asked residents to bring up to a few older locally themed items to see if it could go into a new museum.

3h ago

Most Watched Today

3:01
Repair Café Toronto promotes reuse and sustainability

Toronto’s Repair Café is saving everything from blenders to sweaters from landfill while teaching people valuable skills that allow them to extend the life of items that would otherwise be thrown away. Dilshad Burman reports.

13h ago

2:08
Another heat wave on the way

Another stretch of extreme heat is expected to hit the Greater Toronto Area. Weather specialist Jessie Uppal has the long-range forecast.
1:43
OPP investigating 3 separate drownings in Prince Edward County

OPP officers are investigating after a three-year-old drowned at Sandbanks Provincial Park. As Nick Westoll reports, there has been a sharp increase in drownings in eastern Ontario.
0:43
Popular Toronto restaurant exposed to Hepatitis A

Toronto Public Health is warning of an exposure of Hepatitis A at a popular King Street West restaurant.

2:40
Thunderstorms and extreme heat for Toronto

Warm and stormy to close out the week. The details in our seven-day forecast.

More Videos