Accident on Roncesvalles

Accident on Roncesvalles:

It has been brought to our attention that yesterdays accident was witnessed by some of our students while they were walking to a performance. We will be contacting all the parents of the students who witnessed the accident. We have contacted TDSB social workers, who will come and support our students and staff. Our condolences to the family and friends of the elderly gentleman who passed away.

Thank you for your understanding in this issue and if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Craig Tsuji
Principal

Please read the news release below.

Toronto Police ServiceNews Release


Traffic fatality #13/2009Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 8:52 AMTraffic Services416-808-1900On Monday, April 20, 2009, at 1:30 p.m., police responded to a call for a personal injury collision at the intersection of High Park Boulevard/ Roncesvalles Avenue.It is reported that:- a man was walking in the north crosswalk, across Roncesvalles Avenue at High Park Boulevard, from the east to the west,- a school bus attempted to turn left, from eastbound High Park Boulevard to northbound Roncesvalles Avenue,- the school bus struck the 85-year-old man within the crosswalk. The victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com/, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).Traffic Services is dedicated to ensuring the safe and orderly movement of traffic within the City of Toronto. Stay informed with what’s happening at Traffic Services by following us on Twitter (TrafficServices), and Facebook (Toronto Police – Traffic Services).Constable Tony Vella, Public Information, for Sergeant Tim Burrows, Traffic Services

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