Woman struck by vehicle near Yonge and Lake Shore, seriously injured

Toronto police say a woman was struck by a vehicle near Lake Shore Boulevard and Yonge Street on Aug. 15, 2025. (Chopper 680)

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted August 15, 2025 8:52 am.

Last Updated August 15, 2025 9:07 am.

A woman in her 50s has serious injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto on Friday morning.

Emergency crews responded to the scene near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Yonge Street just before 7:30 a.m.

Paramedics say they transported the woman to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the driver involved remained at the scene.

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