A woman is fighting for her life after being struck by a vehicle at a bus shelter in Etobicoke on Saturday morning. Toronto police responded to the scene near the intersection of Kipling Avenue and Belfield Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was rushed to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and no charges have been laid at this time.
Emergency crews closed the area for several hours as they conducted their investigation. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle mount the curb and collide with the shelter. Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage or information to come forward.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in the city. Last year, Toronto recorded a significant number of pedestrian collisions, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and stricter enforcement of traffic laws. The bus shelter involved in the crash sustained heavy damage and will be repaired or replaced.
