A woman has been left with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s west end.
According to Toronto police, the incident occurred on Monday evening at the intersection of Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue.
The woman, who has not been identified, was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle. She was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities. It is unclear at this time if any charges will be laid.
The intersection was closed for several hours as police investigated the incident. It has since been reopened.
This is not the first time a pedestrian has been struck by a vehicle in this area. In fact, according to data from the City of Toronto, this intersection has been identified as a high-risk location for pedestrian collisions.
Residents in the area have expressed concern over the safety of the intersection and are calling for increased measures to be taken to prevent future accidents.
Toronto police are reminding drivers to be cautious and aware of their surroundings, especially in high-traffic areas.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
