A woman in her 70s was struck by a vehicle just before 9:30 p.m. on July 20, 2026, at the busy intersection of Markham Road and Highway 401 in Scarborough. Police confirmed the pedestrian sustained serious injuries that are not life‑threatening and was transported to hospital for treatment.
Toronto Police Service officers arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. The crash prompted the immediate closure of the northbound lanes of Highway 401 to allow emergency responders to reach the victim and to secure the area. Traffic was rerouted while crews worked to clear the roadway and investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The intersection of Markham Road and Highway 401 is a major junction that handles a high volume of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The sudden shutdown of the northbound lanes caused noticeable delays for commuters heading northward, with drivers directed to alternative routes until the lanes could be reopened. Police and highway officials coordinated the response, ensuring that emergency medical services could attend to the injured woman without obstruction.
After receiving medical attention at the scene, the woman was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital where doctors assessed her condition as serious but not life‑threatening. Hospital staff have not released further details about her treatment plan, and her family has not been identified publicly.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and gathering witness statements to determine the cause of the collision. No additional injuries were reported, and no other vehicles were cited in the initial report. The northbound lanes of Highway 401 were reopened after officials confirmed the scene was safe and traffic flow could resume.
The Toronto Police Service reminded the public to exercise caution when navigating high‑traffic areas, especially during evening hours, and to remain vigilant for pedestrians at major intersections.