Pedestrian Struck in Markham

Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was struck in the City of Markham.

On Monday, August 31, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in the area Markham Road and Highglen Avenue.

A 77-year-old woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver remained at the scene and was not injured.

The investigation is ongoing. Investigators believe several witnesses were in the area at the time of the incident and are asking them to come forward.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, as well as anyone with dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision, to contact investigators.

Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-299392

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigations Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anonymous tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.

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