A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle at a busy Ajax intersection on Friday morning, according to the Durham Regional Police Service.
What happened
Police said the collision took place at the intersection of Taunton Road West and Westney Road North at about 7:05 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026.
A 21-year-old woman was crossing Taunton Road West, heading westbound, when she was struck by a red Toyota sedan driven by a 62-year-old woman, police said.
Investigators have determined the driver was making a left turn from Taunton Road West onto Westney Road North at the time of the collision.
The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Driver charged
The driver has since been charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act, according to the Durham Regional Police Service.
Officers from the service's West Division attended the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police appeal for witnesses
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has information or dash-camera footage of the area, to come forward.
Witnesses can contact PC Sriskandakumaran of West Division at 1-888-579-1520, extension 1901.
Taunton Road West is one of the main east-west routes through northern Ajax, and the morning collision occurred during the weekday commute.
