By Chidmma Okapa l May 9, 2026
A man in his 60s was rushed to a trauma centre with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in North York on Saturday afternoon, Toronto police confirmed.
According to investigators, the collision happened shortly before 2:30 p.m. along Sheppard Avenue West, east of Allen Road. Police said the victim was riding a scooter when he was hit by a cube van travelling through the area.
Toronto paramedics transported the man to hospital with life-threatening injuries, while emergency crews secured the scene for an investigation. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.
Police confirmed that the driver of the cube van remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No charges have been announced as of Saturday evening.
The collision caused temporary traffic disruptions in the area as officers from Toronto Police’s Traffic Services unit examined the scene and collected evidence. Investigators are continuing to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.
The latest incident adds to a growing number of serious pedestrian and scooter-related collisions reported across Toronto in recent months, raising renewed concerns about road safety for vulnerable road users in busy urban corridors.