Man arrested after pedestrian fatally struck in Scarborough

The scene where an adult pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later pronounced dead. (Karim Islam/ CITYNEWS)

Posted September 25, 2025 4:50 pm.

Last Updated September 25, 2025 4:53 pm.

Police have arrested a 59-year-old man who allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian in Scarborough earlier this month.

A 24-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Sept. 5 in the Steeles Avenue East and Midland Avenue area.

The woman was pronounced dead on scene.

Police say the woman was crossing the road in a pedestrian crosswalk when a 59-year-old male operating a 2014 Subaru Forester struck the pedestrian.

Police have arrested 59-year-old Yuan-Ming Li from Toronto. He is being charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death and careless driving causing death.

He was scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

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