Woman charged after fatal hit-and-run in North York

Woman charged after fatal hit-and-run in North York

TORONTO –

A woman has been charged after a fatal hit-and-run in North York Thursday evening.

Police say a van and a motorcycle collided near the intersection of Dufferin Street and Ranee Avenue just after 11 p.m.

The motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, Toronto paramedics say.

A motorcyclist is dead following a hit-and-run in North York Thursday evening. (Courtesy: Dave Ritchie)

The cause of the collision is unknown.

The driver of the van fled the scene but was located one kilometre away in a residential area, according to police.

A 28-year-old woman from Toronto has been charged with impaired driving and fail to stop.

Roads in the area remain closed for the investigation.