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Toronto Police Seek Leads in Fatal Double Hit-and-Run

A woman in her 20s was struck and killed by two vehicles that fled the scene in Scarborough, prompting an investigation into speed, vehicle damage, and witness footage.

Toronto Police tape at the scene on Birchmount Rd., north of Anaconda Ave., the day after a woman was fatally struck by two vehicles that did not remain, Friday, May 9, 2025.
A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto on September 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby
The driver of this white cargo van is sought for a hit-and-run after a woman was struck and killed on Birchmount Rd. just north of St. Clair Ave. E. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Police at the scene.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on Thursday, May 8, at around 9:30 p.m. at Birchmount Road and St. Clair Avenue East in Scarborough.
  • The victim, crossing mid-block, was struck by a white Ford Transit-style van traveling northbound and a black SUV heading southbound; both vehicles fled the scene.
  • An off-duty firefighter and bystanders attempted life-saving measures, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews.
  • Police believe the white van involved may have windshield damage and are investigating whether speed was a contributing factor in the collision.
  • Toronto Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage to aid in identifying the drivers and vehicles involved.