News: 5 hurt, 1 charged in Scarborough crash on Passmore Ave

SCARBOROUGH, ON – Toronto Police arrested a driver Sunday after he struck a pedestrian and multiple parked cars along a major roadway in northwest Scarbourough.

According to Toronto Sun, the series of collisions occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. on Passmore Avenue near the intersection with Middlefield Road in the Milliken neighbourhood.

Authorities say that the 36-year-old Kareem Mohammed was likely impaired when his westbound Acura TLX hit a female pedestrian and at least nine parked vehicles along Passmore.

Medics transported the 45-year-old pedestrian and four additional victims to the hospital with non-critical injuries.

Mohammed attempted to flee the scene on foot but was promptly apprehended by police. The suspect faces multiple charges, including driving while impaired, failure to stop and render aid, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or tips to report can contact Toronto Police.

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