Woman dies after being struck by car in north Toronto
Toronto pedestrian death after North York crash leaves woman dead and driver charged Witnesses and dashcam video could help police piece together what happened
Toronto police say a 37yearold woman died after being struck by a vehicle in north Toronto on Friday evening. The collision happened near Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Drive, where officers say the car lost control, mounted a curb, and hit the pedestrian walking on the sidewalk.
Police said the driver, an 18yearold man, stayed at the scene and has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death. The woman was taken to hospital with lifethreatening injuries but later died.
Investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with security or dashcam footage from the area to contact police. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 30.