Major Mississauga street closed after driver hits pedestrian
Published January 5, 2022 at 5:49 pm
A span of a major Mississauga street was closed during evening rush hour on Wednesday (Jan. 5) after a driver struck a pedestrian.
At 5:28 p.m., Peel Regional Police received a report about man who was on foot being struck at Hurontario Street and Eglinton Avenue. The man’s injuries are considered non-life threatening and he has been transported to hospital. However, eastbound Eglington Ave. is partially closed from Hurontario Street, and drivers are advised to take alternative routes until the roadway reopens.
COLLISION:
– Hurontario St/ Eglinton Ave in #Mississauga
– 1 vehicle & 1 pedestrian involved
– Male pedestrian being assessed
– #PRP, @Peel_Paramedics & @MississaugaFES are on scene
– E/B Eglinton closed from Hurontario St
– Use alternate routes
– C/R at 5:28 p.m.
– PR22-0005043— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) January 5, 2022
UPDATE:
– Adult male being transported to local hospital
– Injuries appear to be non-life threatening
– A few eastbound lanes are being opened up— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) January 5, 2022