Pedestrian struck by vehicle in west-end Toronto sustains serious injuries
A Toronto police logo is seen in an undated file image.
Police say a pedestrian was seriously injured after they were struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood.
It happened in the area of Dufferin and Croatia streets on Sunday afternoon.
A male patient was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver remained on scene.
Dufferin Street is closed at Bloor Street West as a result of the crash. Drivers should expect delays.
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