The pedestrian who was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in downtown Toronto on Canada Day has been identified by his family.
Twenty-six-year-old Gregory Girgis was one of two pedestrians struck during a multi-vehicle collision at Wellington Street and University Avenue at 11:45 p.m. Friday.
Police said a 26-year-old man was driving a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee west on Wellington Avenue West, a 53-year-old man was driving a 2022 Honda CRV north on University Avenue, and a 49-year-old man was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla northbound on University Avenue.
The 26-year-old man is believed to have gone through the intersection at a red light and crashed into the Honda and Toyota, police said.
Girgis suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other hit pedestrian – a 32-year-old man – suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
The occupants of the Honda and Toyota were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Toronto paramedics said they transported a total of seven people to hospital.
One person died and seven others were injured after a collision on Wellington Street and University Avenue on Friday night.
Nithan Thakur, 26, of Toronto, was arrested in connection with the incident and faces six charges including impaired operation causing death and bodily harm, over 80 operations causing death and bodily harm and dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm.
Thakur was scheduled to appear in court on Saturday. The charges have not been proven.
Police are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact investigators at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
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