Woman critical, struck by truck in Toronto’s Pape Village

Incident details

A woman has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a truck in Toronto’s Pape Village neighbourhood.

• The incident took place in the area of Pape and Mortimer Avenues before 2 p.m. ET on Feb. 6.
• Paramedics told the Toronto Star that the pedestrian, a woman in her 40s, is in life-threatening condition.
• Toronto police said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the driver of the truck remained at the scene.
• Mortimer Avenue was temporarily closed between Pape and Woodycrest Avenues.

COLLISION: (UPDATE)
-female transported to hospital w/serious injuries
-road closures remain in place
-anyone w/info call 416-808-1900#GO273136
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— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 6, 2025

Investigation updates

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to call 416-808-1900.

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Legal resources

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