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70-Year-Old Woman Killed in Toronto Hit-and-Run

1/1/2026

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Story summary

A 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in midtown Toronto while crossing Eglinton Avenue East around 7:15 a.m.
A white Hyundai Venue struck her, and a second vehicle fled the scene.
A 48-year-old man has turned himself in and faces charges related to the incident.
The incident marked Toronto's 42nd road fatality of the year, prompting community calls for enhanced road safety measures.

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Story summary

A 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in midtown Toronto while crossing Eglinton Avenue East around 7:15 a.m.
A white Hyundai Venue struck her, and a second vehicle fled the scene.
A 48-year-old man has turned himself in and faces charges related to the incident.
The incident marked Toronto's 42nd road fatality of the year, prompting community calls for enhanced road safety measures.