A 21-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Taunton Road West and Westney Road North in Ajax on Friday, Oct. 23 at about 7:05 a.m., Durham Regional Police said.
Police said the woman was crossing Taunton Road West in a westbound direction when she was hit by a red Toyota sedan driven by a 62-year-old woman. Investigators determined the driver was turning left from Taunton Road West onto Westney Road North when the collision occurred.
The pedestrian sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital, police said. The driver has since been charged with careless driving. Members of West Division attended the scene and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information, video or dash-camera footage, or witnesses are asked to contact PC Sriskandakumaran of the West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1901.
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- Daily Durham News
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- Oct 23, 2026, 12:10 p.m.
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