Driver charged after North York crash leaves infant, man seriously injured

A collision in North York has led to charges against a Richmond Hill man after his pickup truck struck three pedestrians, leaving an infant and another man with serious injuries. The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on June 17 in the area of Bathurst Street and Avenal Drive.

According to Toronto police, a 48-year-old man was driving a red Ford F-250 southbound on Bathurst Street when the vehicle lost control north of Avenal Drive. The truck veered off the roadway, hit a wooden telephone pole, and then collided with three pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.

A two-year-old boy and a 32-year-old man were transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. A 30-year-old woman was also struck but did not require medical attention. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The 48-year-old driver has been charged with careless driving causing bodily harm or death under the Highway Traffic Act. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 30. Police are seeking witnesses or anyone with dashcam or security footage to assist with the ongoing investigation.