Pedestrian struck on Highway 404, another reported walking in live lanes on DVP

Toronto police investigating serious collision after man was struck on Highway 404 (CP24 photo).

Toronto paramedics say a man was rushed to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries late Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 404.

The incident happened shortly at approximately 11:39 p.m. north of Sheppard Avenue, officials wrote in a post to social media.

When they arrived on scene, they say the victim, an adult male, was transported in serious, life-threatening condition.

Roughly 20 minutes earlier, police also received reports of a separate incident involving a pedestrian on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) southbound near Highway 401.

The man was reportedly seen walking in a live lane of traffic wearing a black shirt and red pants.

Police urged drivers to use caution in the area as officers responded.