Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after multiple pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the City of Richmond Hill. 

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of multiple pedestrians struck by a vehicle in the area of Major Mackenzie Drive East and Essex Avenue. On scene, two adult females and two children were located suffering from various injuries. 

A 61-year-old woman from Richmond Hill, who was working as a crossing guard at the time of the collision, was transported to a trauma centre, where she 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 on scene. 

No charges have been laid. The investigation remains ongoing.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, as well as anyone with dash camera footage from the area around the time of the collision, to contact them.