Pedestrian struck by pickup truck suffers critical injuries, Toronto paramedics say

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision near Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue.

A pedestrian has been rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition after a collision near Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood on Wednesday morning.

Toronto police said the collision happened after 6:30 a.m. in the area of Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue.

A 65-year-old man was driving a black Dodge Ram west at the intersection when he struck a 49-year-old man crossing the road, police said.

According to Toronto paramedics, the 49-year-old man suffered critical injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to police.