Female pedestrian dead after being struck by car at Jane and Finch

A woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in the area of Jane and Finch on Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, two female pedestrians were struck by an oncoming vehicle at the intersection of Jane Street and Finch Avenue West, which left them both with “very serious injuries.”

The driver responsible for the collision remained on scene.

Collision:
Jane Street/ Finch Ave W
– 2 pedestrians struck
– very serious injuries reported
– involved driver/vehicle still OS
– we are responding, expect closures, will update@TPS31Div #GO1287128^adc

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) July 10, 2019

After emergency crews arrived at the scene, both of the women were taken to a trauma centre.

One woman was in life-threatening condition, while the second woman was being treated for “serious, possibly life-threatening” injuries.

Update:
– the second woman has also been taken to a trauma centre
– no further details on her injuries, but they at least serious, possibly life threatening
– we expect the road closures to remain in effect for an extended period of time@TrafficServices @TPS31Div #GO1287128^adc

— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) July 10, 2019

As a result of the collision, police said Finch Avenue has been closed in both directions and investigators have asked the public to avoid the area.

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Unfortunately, one of the women succumbed to her injuries at hospital, according to police.

For those planning on travelling through the area, police said the road closures could remain in effect for an extended period of time.

Update. One victim succumb to injuries at hospital. ^bm @TorontoPolice https://t.co/HzicHLCnJ2

— TPS Traffic Services (@TrafficServices) July 10, 2019