Toronto police say a woman was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run in the city’s downtown core Friday night.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Wellington Street West and University Avenue for reports of a pedestrian struck.
Police said a victim was taken by paramedics to hospital. Officers confirmed the driver fled the scene.
The intersection is closed due to the investigation.
COLLISION:
Wellington St W & University Ave
– reports of a pedestrian struck, driver fled
– police o/s
– @TorontoMedics taking patient to hospital with serious injuries
– officers confirmed driver has fled the scene
ROAD CLOSURE: intersection closed
– expect delays#GO1936756
^al— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 8, 2021