News: Man in 70s hospitalized after pedestrian-vehicle crash in East York

EAST YORK, ON – A man in his 70s was taken to the hospital after a pedestrian-vehicle crash in East York on Thursday.

According to Toronto City News Everywhere, the crash happened before 1 a.m. on O’Connor Drive near Coxwell Avenue. Police believe the man in his 70s parked his car in the area and exited his vehicle. Police said he was walking on his way to a gas station when he was struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian suffered critical injuries and was rushed to the emergency room.

The driver who struck the pedestrian stayed at the scene.

Police closed the roads for this investigation and later reopened all lanes.

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