Mississauga – Members of the Major Collision Bureau are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a collision in which a vehicle struck three pedestrians.

 

On Monday, May 5, 2008, at approximately 4:20 pm, three women were walking on the sidewalk of Dixie Road, south of Burnhamthorpe Road. They stepped off the sidewalk and onto the roadway in an attempt to get around a vehicle that was exiting a driveway. While doing so, the victims were struck by a grey 2006 Toyota Camry that was traveling northbound on Dixie Road.

 

A 20 year old victim from Mississauga was treated and released from a local hospital. The other victims, a 22 year old and a 63 year old from Mississauga, are being treated for serious injuries. Both are considered to be in serious but stable condition.

 

The investigation is still ongoing. No charges have been laid at this time and alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the collision.

 

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is requested to contact the Major Collision Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3710 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

 

For additional information, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at 905-453-2121 Ext: 4027.

Released by the Region of Peel Police on May 6, 2008 at 17:37