Multiple Pedestrians Struck in Richmond Hill
Four individuals, including two children, were struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill, resulting in one person sustaining life-threatening injuries.
York Regional Police are investigating after multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in Richmond Hill on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Officers responded to reports in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive East and Essex Avenue. Two adult females and two children were found with various injuries. A 61-year-old woman from Richmond Hill, who was working as a crossing guard, was transported to a trauma centre and remains in life-threatening condition. A 36-year-old woman from Richmond Hill and two children, aged one and seven, were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
The vehicle and its driver remained at the scene. No charges have been laid, and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken with police and anyone with dash camera footage from the area around the time of the collision.