62-year-old charged with impaired driving after striking three people near Woodbine Casino

Police say the 62-year-old driver is facing six charges, including impaired driving, after allegedly hitting three pedestrians and attempting to flee the scene.

A 62-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly struck three people before fleeing the scene in the Woodbine Casino area, late Friday night.

In an email to CP24, Toronto police say officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. following reports of a fail-to-remain collision involving pedestrians near the casino.

Investigators allege a vehicle struck three pedestrians before leaving the area.

Among those injured is a 26-year-old woman who was transported to hospital with moderate injuries. Police have not released details on the condition of the other two pedestrians involved.

The driver, who police only identified as a 62-year-old man, was later located and arrested away from the scene.

He has been charged with:

• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
• Leave accident scene causing bodily harm
• Two counts of leave accident scene/fail to assist
• Impaired operation
• Impaired operation exceed blood alcohol concentration

None of the allegations or charges have been tested in court.

The investigation is ongoing.