TORONTO – A 45-year-old woman is facing charges in connection with a pedestrian fatality in Markham on Thursday night.

Two women — both believed to be in their 50s — were struck by a vehicle while they were walking on the sidewalk.

One woman died, and the another remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The incident happened at Markham Road and Elson Street at around 6:40 p.m.

Police said a white Toyota was going south on Markham Road when it was hit by a red Toyota making a left-hand turn. The white car ended up hitting the two women.

The driver of one of the vehicles has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.