Police are investigating after an 83-year-old woman was run over by her own vehicle.

The incident happened in the Lakeshore Road East and Dixie Road area, Peel Regional Police tweeted Thursday afternoon.

83 yr old female run over by her own vehicle. Serious injuries and being taken to Toronto area Trauma hospital. Investigation continues. — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) February 13, 2014

The woman, who has not been identified, suffered serious injuries and was taken to a Toronto hospital.

Investigators from the major collision bureau were on scene. Peel police are investigating the incident.