Toronto Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Black SUV Leaves Collision Scene
A pedestrian remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision involving a Hyundai and a black SUV in Toronto, police said. Investigators are seeking footage.
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A 30-year-old pedestrian was left with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a Hyundai and run over by a black SUV that left the scene in Toronto on Nov. 3, police said.
Officers responded to the collision at 6:42 p.m. in the area of Mount Pleasant Road and Jarvis Street. According to police, the pedestrian was standing on the roadway when the collision occurred.
Police said a 35-year-old man was driving a 2013 Hyundai north on Mount Pleasant Road at Jarvis Street. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, knocking him to the ground.
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A second vehicle, described as a black SUV, then ran over the pedestrian and failed to remain at the scene, police said. The driver of the Hyundai stayed at the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to hospital, where he remains with life-threatening injuries, according to police. Members of the Toronto Police Service’s Traffic Services unit are continuing to investigate.
Police appeal for footage
In an appeal issued on Nov. 14, police asked residents, businesses and motorists who may have security camera or dash camera footage of the area at the time of the collision to contact investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1900. The case number is 2026-2327177.
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Official source: Toronto Police Service