

Chris Herhalt, CP24.com





An elderly woman is dead and another pedestrian was injured after they were both struck by a vehicle in the city’s west end on Monday morning.

Toronto paramedics were called to 2525 St. Clair Avenue West, near Castleton Avenue, just after 10 a.m. for a report of pedestrians struck.

Police say two female pedestrians were crossing the street from the south to the north side when they were struck by a 52-year-old male driver heading southbound on Castleton Avenue.

Both pedestrians were rushed to hospital and one of the victims, an 83-year-old woman, later died from the injuries she sustained during the collision.

The other pedestrian, a 66-year-old woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police closed down St. Clair Avenue West in both directions this morning between Mould Avenue and Runnymede Road to allow for an investigation.

Investigators have not said if any charges will be laid.

“Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident to contact investigators,” police said in a news release.