Pedestrian, 83, critical after being struck by elderly driver in North York

An 83-year-old pedestrian has life-threatning injuries after being struck by an elderly driver near Wilson Avenue and Dufferin Street in North York on Nov. 8. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto)

An 83-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck by the elderly driver of a vehicle in North York on Saturday evening.

The crash happened near Wilson Avenue and Dufferin Street.

Toronto police say they were called to that area just after 6:30 p.m. for reports of a personal injury collision.

According to investigators, an 80-year-old woman driving a red Ford Focus eastbound on Wilson Avenue, west of Winston Park Boulevard, struck an 83-year-old female pedestrian, who was crossing Wilson from the north side of the street to the south side of the street.

The pedestrian was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The motorist remained on scene.

Traffic Services is investigating.

Toronto police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dashcam footage of the area or incident, to contact them at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.