A woman has died after being struck by an alleged impaired driver in Regent Park on Thursday afternoon.
Just after 1:30 pm, police were called to the area of Regent Park Boulevard and Dundas Street after receiving reports of a car colliding with a fire hydrant and pole.
When police arrived at the scene, they located a female pedestrian unconscious with severe injuries, according to police.
COLLISION:
Regent Park Bl + Dundas St
-Driver has left the area on foot
-Police/EMS o/s
-Victim has succumbed to her injuries
-Pronounced deceased o/s
-Officers have located the driver
-Male now in custody
-Traffic Services investigating
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 20, 2019
Police later confirmed the woman had succumbed to her injuries and died at the scene.
The driver originally left the area on foot but was located by officers and arrested for impaired driving. The male driver remains in police custody.
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Dundas Street is now closed and police are advising the public to consider taking alternative routes as the investigation will take hours.
COLLISION:
Regent Park Bl + Dundas St
-Dundas Street is now closed
-Consider alternate routes
-Investigation will take hours
-Driver is under arrest for Impaired Driving
^dh— Toronto Police OPS (@TPSOperations) June 20, 2019
Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact police at 416-808-1900 or 1-800-222-tips.
Very active fatal collision investigation happening at Dundas Street East and Regent Park Blvd. Female pedestrian killed and male driver under arrest. If you have info contact 416-808-1900 or @1800222TIPS ^bm @TorontoPolice @TPScott_baptist @marksaunderstps @OACPOfficial @CP24 pic.twitter.com/aLY4vgCEey
— TPS Traffic Services (@TrafficServices) June 20, 2019