Pedestrian Struck in Whitby

A 49-year-old female was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Whitby.

On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of Central West Division responded to a call for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near Taunton Road West and Baldwin Street South.  A green Toyota Highlander was travelling westbound on Taunton Road when it struck a pedestrian.  The driver of the Toyota remained on scene and was cooperative with police.

The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre where she remains in critical condition.

Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit were called to the scene to conduct an investigation. A portion of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.  The roadway has since been reopened.   

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Riley of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5216.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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