New video shows the moment before a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle that left him with serious injuries in Etobicoke on Wednesday afternoon.
The collision happened in the area of Sixteenth Street and New Toronto Street just after 3:20 p.m. According to police, the driver remained on scene where officers are investigating.
Reports from the scene suggest the pedestrian may have been trying to slow down a vehicle seen speeding in the neighbourhood. Police have not confirmed that detail to CP24.
CP24 is not showing the moment that the pedestrian was struck.
Sixteenth Street has since reopened following police investigation.
COLLISION:
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 21, 2024
Sixteenth St/New Toronto St
3:22 p.m.
- pedestian struck by a vehicle
- the male pedestrian was transported to hospital
- unknown extent of injuries
- police are on scene
- driver remained on scene
- Sixteenth St closed for investigation#GO392919
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