One individual was charged with careless driving following an incident final week in Forest Hill the place two pedestrians had been struck by a automobile, together with an on-duty crossing guard.
Emergency crews responded to the scene at Eglinton Avenue and Chaplin Crescent close to Spadina Street simply earlier than 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 7.
Two pedestrians had been struck by a automobile — a person in his 50s and a lady in her 30s. They had been handled for non-life-threatening accidents.
A spokesperson with the Metropolis of Toronto confirmed that one of many pedestrians was an on-duty crossing guard.
“The health and safety of City staff and service providers’ employees is always our top priority,” they stated. “We remain in close contact with this crossing guard’s employer to offer our ongoing support during their recovery.”
Police stated the motive force concerned within the collision was charged with careless driving.
