Man struck by vehicle near Union Station with serious injuries
Police and paramedics responded before 10 a.m. Monday. The driver remained at the scene; charges and investigation details are still pending.
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A man has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Union Station on Monday, Aug 31, just before 10 a.m.
Toronto police and paramedics were called to Station Street near York Street and Front Street West. Paramedics transported the man to a local trauma centre with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene.
Whether charges have been laid against the driver or further details about the investigation remain unclear. Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.
This incident follows a pattern of pedestrian collisions in Toronto. Earlier this summer, a man was critically injured after being hit by a pickup truck in Scarborough on June 3, and another pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in North York on June 17 with life-threatening injuries.
The facts
When and where was the man struck?
A man was struck by a vehicle near Union Station on Monday, August 31, 2026, just before 10 a.m., at the intersection of Station Street, York Street, and Front Street West.
What was the extent of his injuries?
The man sustained serious, possibly life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma centre by paramedics.
Did the driver stay at the scene?
Yes, the driver remained at the scene after the collision.
