2 pedestrians fatally struck by vehicle that ran red light in Scarborough
Two pedestrians were killed in Scarborough after a driver allegedly ran a red light and struck them on the sidewalk. Toronto police are currently investigating the collision and have requested public assistance with evidence.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and traffic enforcement in urban environments.
A man and a woman were struck and killed by a vehicle after a driver allegedly ran a red light in Scarborough on Friday afternoon.
Toronto police and paramedics were called to the intersection of Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East at 1:48 p.m. for a collision.
Police said a 79-year-old woman driving a purple Toyota west on Lawrence Avenue East allegedly ran the red light at the intersection and collided with a southbound grey Mitsubishi.
The woman then hit two pedestrians, a 64-year-old man and 61-year-old woman, who were standing on the sidewalk, police said.
The two pedestrians were pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the vehicle also hit and knocked down a pole.
Their identities have not been released, as Toronto police Duty Insp. Errol Watson said investigators are still working to notify next of kin.
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