A tragic collision in North York on Wednesday afternoon has left one pedestrian dead and sent two others to hospital after a car drove into a storefront.
Fatal Afternoon Collision at Busy Intersection
Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Dufferin Street and Finch Avenue West around 2:30 p.m. on December 24, 2025 following reports of a vehicle striking a building. Toronto Police confirmed the incident involved a car crashing into what appears to be a currency exchange located within a mini-mall plaza.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered a male pedestrian who had been struck and was trapped. Toronto Fire and paramedic crews worked to extract the victim, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.
Multiple Victims Taken to Hospital
The crash resulted in injuries to two additional pedestrians. A female victim was transported to a hospital via a trauma run, indicating serious injuries. Another pedestrian sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was also taken for medical attention.
Police confirmed that the driver remained at the scene following the crash. Both the driver and a passenger from the vehicle were taken to a hospital with what were described as minor injuries. The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Impact
The area around the crash site, a bustling commercial and residential zone in North York, was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation. The sudden violence of the incident—a vehicle leaving the roadway and entering a building—has shaken the local community, especially on the day before Christmas.
Authorities have not released any information regarding potential charges or the specific circumstances that led the car to leave the road. The investigation will likely examine factors such as driver condition, vehicle mechanics, and road conditions at the time.
This fatal crash adds to Toronto's troubling road safety statistics and underscores ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in urban intersections. The Toronto Police Service's Major Collision Investigation Unit is leading the probe.
