Critical Condition for Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Whitby
A 23-year-old female pedestrian is in critical condition following a collision with a vehicle in Whitby. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at approximately 6:20 a.m. at Consumer Drive, just east of Paisley Court. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the woman had just exited a bus and was crossing the street when she was struck by a vehicle that allegedly ran a red light. The vehicle fled the scene and was last seen traveling westbound on Victoria Street West from Brock Street South.
The injured pedestrian was transported to a trauma hospital in Toronto with life-threatening injuries. The police are currently searching for a 2010 four-door silver Jaguar XF, which may have damage to the front passenger-side corner.
Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation, which resulted in road closures for several hours to collect evidence.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or who may have witnessed the collision is encouraged to contact D/Cst. Kollaard at 905-579-1520 ext. 5267. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
