A 13-year-old girl is recovering in hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in front of a Scarborough high school this week, police say.
On Monday, June 3, just before 3:30 pm, two 13-year-old girls were crossing the street at Midland Avenue from east to west near the south end of the intersection, according to the Toronto Police.
At the same time, a 64-year-old woman was alleged to be driving her vehicle south on Midland Avenue at Lockie Avenue.
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COLLISION:
Midland Av + Lockie Av
-Injuries to child are life threatening
-Officers assisting with emergency run
-Car has remained o/s
-Midland Av now closed in area
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 3, 2019
At this time, the driver of the vehicle reportedly struck the teen girls, who were both sent to hospital. According to police, one of the girls suffered life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision.
The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.
Police are now asking local residents, business, and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or online.