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An Elderly Woman Has Been Fatally Struck By A TTC Van In Toronto's Chinatown Neighbourhood

It happened shortly after 11:00 a.m.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a TTC vehicle on Monday in one of Toronto's most popular and busy neighbourhoods.

On Monday, the Toronto Police Services tweeted, mentioning that a "pedestrian struck by a vehicle" at 11:17 a.m., and the "driver has remained on scene."

They first mentioned that the injuries "appear life-threatening," but less than an hour later, they put out an updated tweet stating "the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene."

Toronto police spokesperson Constable Laura Brabant told Narcity that "the victim is a woman in her 70s."

Additionally, the vehicle involved in the ongoing investigation is a TTC van, the spokesperson added.

The fatal incident occurred on the corner of Dundas Street West and Spadina Avenue.

The intersection remains closed as the police continue to investigate. The TTC is also detouring its 510 Spadina Avenue route due to the incident.

Moreover, police are asking anyone with Dashcam footage to come forward and contact Traffic Services at 416-808-1900.

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