A woman suffered life-threatening injuries. Two young children and another woman were treated and released.
By Staff Writer
Four pedestrians were struck by an SUV at Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk Road in Richmond Hill around 3:18 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, York Regional Police said.
Paramedics took one woman to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The other woman and two children, aged 7 and 1, were taken to a local hospital and later released, CityNews reported.
Police said the woman with life-threatening injuries was wearing a reflective vest. Investigators contacted Ontario’s Ministry of Labour to determine whether she was working as a crossing guard at the time.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police. The cause remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage can call York Regional Police at 905-895-1221, ext. 7200.
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