Woman suffers life-altering injuries after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga

A woman was struck by a vehicle near Kennedy and Brunel roads in Mississauga on Oct. 19, 2023. CITYNEWS/Giancarlo DeSantis

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted October 19, 2023 7:29 am.

Last Updated October 19, 2023 9:34 am.

A woman in her 20s is being rushed to hospital with life-altering injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in Mississauga during the morning commute.

Emergency crews were called to Kennedy and Brunel roads, north of Matheson Boulevard East, just after 6 a.m. on Thursday.

Paramedics say the woman has serious, life-altering injuries.

The driver remained at the scene.

Kennedy was closed from Brunel to Britannia Road for the investigation but has since reopened to traffic.

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