Authorities say a pedestrian is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s east end on Friday afternoon.
Toronto police were called to the area of Gerrard Street East and Victoria Park Avenue at about 1:40 p.m.
The victim, who police said is believed to be a man in his 20s, was unconscious but breathing after being struck by the vehicle. Paramedics described his injuries as life-threatening. He was sent to a trauma centre.
Witnesses said that the man was attempting to cross the street mid-block when he was struck by an eastbound car.
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The vehicle involved remained on scene, police said. The driver told Global News that the victim was sprinting and appeared to be on a cellphone at the time.
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Gerrard Street East is closed between Dengate Road and Lawlor Avenue.
With files from Catherine McDonald
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