A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto’s York area Friday evening, prompting an emergency response and an investigation by police.

The collision happened near Bathurst Street and Lonsmount Avenue, close to Casa Loma. Emergency crews were called to the area after the pedestrian was hit and quickly transported the injured person to hospital for treatment.

The severity of the injuries prompted authorities to treat the incident as a significant traffic collision. Police remained at the scene while investigators worked to determine how the crash occurred and what circumstances preceded the impact.

The driver involved remained at the scene, according to the initial information available, while officers gathered evidence and assessed the roadway. Investigators are expected to examine witness accounts and other available evidence as they reconstruct the collision.

The incident temporarily affected traffic around the area, with motorists facing disruptions while emergency crews and police worked at the scene.

Pedestrian collisions remain a major road-safety concern in Toronto, particularly in busy urban areas where pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles share heavily used streets. Police routinely remind drivers to remain alert around intersections and pedestrians to use designated crossings whenever possible.

The investigation is continuing, and authorities may release additional information as more details about the circumstances and the pedestrian’s condition become available.