Toronto terror: Woman arrested after driving wrong way, striking vehicles – Samfiru Tumarkin LLP

Incident details

A woman in her 80’s has been arrested after driving the wrong way in downtown Toronto—striking multiple vehicles.

Videos posted on social media (WARNING: explicit language) show a dark-coloured vehicle with extensive front-end damage and airbags deployed driving west on the eastbound lane of Front Street East near Princess Street on Dec. 12.

• Vehicles heading eastbound tried to get out of the way to avoid being hit.
• One motorist got out of his vehicle after being hit and tried to stop the woman, but was unsuccessful.
• The woman was taken to hospital following her arrest. Toronto police didn’t disclose the severity of her injuries.
• No other injuries were reported.

#WATCH: Person crashes into multiple vehicles in Toronto and drives off. pic.twitter.com/9JiBTdIhfk

— 6ixBuzzTV (@6ixbuzztv) December 13, 2024

Investigation updates

The cause of the multi-vehicle collision remains under investigation. It’s unclear if charges are pending.

Anyone with information on the incident, including additional video footage, is asked to contact Toronto police.

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Legal resources

Frightening incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event that you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Toronto car accident lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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