Pedestrian dies from her injuries after being hit by light pole following Toronto crash
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Toronto police say a woman has died ten days after she was struck by a fallen light pole after a vehicle had struck it.
Toronto police say a woman has died 10 days after she was hit by a toppled light pole that had been struck by a vehicle.
The incident happened Jan. 6 at 3:17 p.m. at Yonge Street and Hillsdale Avenue West, south of Eglinton Avenue.
Police said a 2018 white freightliner delivery truck was parked in the northbound curb lane on Yonge street when it pulled away and struck a light pole.
The pole then fell and struck a pedestrian.
A 71-year-old woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday, police said the woman passed away from her injuries 10 days later on Jan. 16.
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