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Elderly woman killed in Midtown hit-and-run was struck by two vehicles, Toronto police say
📍 Toronto, Ontario • 🗓️ Wednesday Morning • 🚨 Breaking News
A woman is dead after being struck by two vehicles in a hit-and-run collision in midtown Toronto on Wednesday morning, police say.
Toronto police said the victim, a 70-year-old woman, had just finished grocery shopping and was crossing Eglinton Avenue East near Dunfield Avenue, east of Yonge Street, at approximately 7:15 a.m.
According to police, the woman was first struck by a white Hyundai Venue travelling westbound. She was then hit by a second vehicle travelling eastbound on Eglinton Avenue East.
Both drivers failed to remain at the scene, police said. The woman was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where she later died.
Toronto police initially said the victim was around 80 years old, but later confirmed she was 70 in a news release issued Wednesday afternoon.
Police investigation ongoing
Investigators are appealing to drivers and nearby businesses for dash-cam or security footage from the area at the time of the collision. Police say the investigation remains active.
This article will be updated as more verified information becomes available.
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