A teenage boy, estimated to be between 14 and 15 years old, was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue in Toronto’s Malvern neighbourhood just after 3:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026. Emergency responders transported the youth to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.
Toronto police arrived on the scene shortly after the collision and secured the area while assessing the condition of those involved. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with officers. Police are conducting a standard investigation, which includes gathering witness statements, reviewing any available video footage, and examining the vehicle for mechanical issues that could have contributed to the crash.
The intersection where the accident occurred is situated in a residential part of Malvern that sees regular traffic activity. Local authorities note that traffic incidents in the neighbourhood are routinely reported to police, and this particular event prompted a prompt response from both emergency medical services and law enforcement.
As the investigation proceeds, police have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the collision. The teenager’s condition remains serious, and hospital officials have not provided an update on his prognosis. No other injuries were reported, and the pickup truck driver did not appear to be injured.
Authorities remind residents of the importance of adhering to traffic safety rules, especially at busy intersections, and encourage anyone with additional information about the incident to contact Toronto police. The case will remain under investigation pending the results of forensic analysis and witness interviews.