Female pedestrian in Toronto struck by car, suffers life-threatening injuries – Toronto

A woman suffered life-threatening injuries after she was hit by a vehicle on a Toronto road early Saturday, Toronto police said.

Officers received reports just after midnight that a pedestrian had been struck in the area of Warden Avenue and Metropolitan Road.

Police said a Honda was travelling south on Warden Avenue in the curb lane when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian, who was in the same lane.

The driver remained at the scene, according to police.

The woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the investigation is being led by officers with its traffic services unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.