Man charged in west end hit and run that seriously injured woman

Toronto police say a 52yearold man has been arrested and charged after a hit and run in the city’s west end seriously injured a 34yearold woman in late August. According to police, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 near Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue. Investigators say the woman was crossing at a signalized pedestrian crossover when a white fivedoor hatchback travelling south on Lansdowne struck her. Police said the vehicle was moving at high speed and left the scene. The woman suffered serious injuries. Police later located the vehicle, and the man surrendered to officers on Friday. He faces four charges, including failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm and careless driving causing bodily harm or death. He is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 13.