Six-year-old girl seriously injured after struck by motor scooter in North York

TORONTO -- A six-year-old girl has been seriously injured after she was struck by a motor scooter in North York.

Toronto police said they received a call at around 7:45 p.m. about a child being struck by a black motor scooter outside a building near Chalkfarm Drive and Jane Street, north of Wilson Avenue.

Police said the little girl received a head injury and was taken to hospital in serious condition. 

Investigators say the driver of the scooter fled the scene. 

Police described him as a man between the ages of 25 and 30, with long dreads and was wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts.  

COLLISION:
Chalkfarm Dr + Jane St
* 7:44 pm *
- In front of building
- Child struck by black motor scooter
- Child has head injury
- Child to be transported to hospital
- Rider has fled the scene
- Male, black, 25-30, long dreads, white t-shirt, black shorts#GO1379639
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 25, 2020