Woman seriously injured after truck strikes her near Eglinton West
A pedestrian was hit by a truck Saturday afternoon at Keele and Eglinton Avenue West. The driver remained at the scene as Toronto police investigate.
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A woman was seriously injured after being struck by a truck at Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West on Saturday, September 5 just before 2:30 p.m. Paramedics transported her to hospital. The driver remained at the scene and Toronto police are investigating.
The incident marks the third pedestrian struck in the city within weeks. In July, a woman was struck by a vehicle near East Mall in Etobicoke, and another woman died after being hit on Eglinton Avenue in Mississauga early on July 5. On August 14, a woman struck by a vehicle at Eglinton-Dufferin died from her injuries.
The hospital where the victim was taken has not been identified. Police have not released the victim's identity or current condition, nor have they disclosed details about the driver or the cause of the collision.
The facts
Where did the truck strike the woman?
The collision occurred at Keele Street and Eglinton Avenue West in Toronto on Saturday, September 5, 2026, just before 2:30 p.m.
Did the driver stay at the scene?
Yes, the driver remained at the scene and Toronto police are investigating the incident.
