An elderly man was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Markham late Thursday night.

It happened at around 9:50 p.m. in the intersection of Highway 7 and Main Street.

Police say that the victim is a 72-year-old man from Markham.

The driver involved in the collision, a 28-year-old woman from Toronto, remained on scene.

The intersection was initially closed to allow for a full investigation; however it reopened shortly after 4:30 a.m.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage from the area to come forward.