Collision sends car into side of Etobicoke home; occupant fled on foot, police say
A car that collided with a home in Etobicoke on Wednesday evening can be seen above. (CTV News Toronto)
An investigation is underway after a two-car collision sent a vehicle into the side of an Etobicoke residence on Wednesday evening.
The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. near Bloor Street West and The Kingsway.
Toronto police said two cars collided before one struck the side of a home. A person from one of the vehicles fled the scene on foot, police say.
The K9 Unit is on scene.
This is a developing story. More details to come…
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