Canada- Driver struck & injured four people on pedestrian walkway @ Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) campus, 15 April '25

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Police believe driver intentionally targeted 1 person in TMU hit-and-run that injured 4

Police believe a driver who struck and injured four people on TMU campus Tuesday afternoon was intentionally targeting one person.

toronto.citynews.ca

''Toronto police believe a driver who struck and injured four people on a pedestrian walkway on Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) campus Tuesday afternoon was intentionally targeting one person.

Emergency crews were called to the downtown campus’ Nelson Mandela Walk in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street East area at around 1:54 p.m. after reports of multiple pedestrians struck.

Two people were transported to a local hospital — one with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, and the other with minor injuries. Two others were assessed on scene and refused transport to hospital, police say.

None of the injured were students or staff at the university, Duty Inspector Todd Jocko said in an update from the scene at around 5:20 p.m.

Jocko said investigators believe the driver was intentionally trying to strike one specific person, but that person was not among the two that were hospitalized. Jocko described the most seriously injured as “bystanders” and said he’s awaiting updates on their condition.''

 

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By Joanna Lavoie Published: April 16, 2025

Police identify suspect, give new details about vehicle he allegedly drove following ‘targeted’ TMU campus hit-and-run

Toronto police are searching for a 23-year-old man they allege is responsible for a ‘targeted’ hit-and-run on the TMU campus that injured four bystanders, two seriously, on Tuesday afternoon.

www.cp24.com

Police have identified 23-year-old Ryan Petroff, of Toronto, as the suspect of an April 15 hit-and-run on the TMU campus. They say the vehicle he drove is a green, four-door Honda Accord with the licence plate DEDZ 565. (TPS photos)

''TORONTO — Police have identified the suspect in a hit-and-run that injured four people on Toronto Metropolitan University's downtown campus Tuesday, saying he is still at large and considered dangerous.

Ryan Petroff, 23, is wanted on multiple charges, including two counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon and failing to remain at the scene of an accident, police said in an update Wednesday.

"We believe this individual is dangerous and we are urging the public not to approach him," Toronto police Insp. Errol Watson said at a news conference. "If you see him, call police immediately."

Watson also urged Petroff to turn himself in to police.''

 

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https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/news-releases/62594/

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51 Division
Case #: 2025-781469

Published: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 3:05 PM

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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with a Fail to Remain Collision investigation.

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at approximately 2 p.m., police responded to a call for a Fail to Remain Personal Injury Collision in the Gerrard Street East and Yonge Street area.

It is alleged that:

• the victims were sitting on a bench on the Nelson Mandela Walk on the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
• the suspect was operating a motor vehicle and drove it onto the pedestrian walkway
• the suspect drove the vehicle towards the bench where the victims were sitting
• the vehicle struck three victims, and caused injury to four people in total
• the suspect then fled the area in the vehicle
• two of the injured victims did not require any medical treatment, while the other two were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries

This investigation is being treated as an intentional, targeted attack towards a specific person on the walkway.

Through their investigation, officers were able to identify the suspect.

Ryan Petroff, 23, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1. two counts of Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm
2. Assault with a Weapon
3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
4. two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation
5. Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
6. Driving While Under Suspension

The vehicle is described as a green 4-door Honda Accord with stolen licence plates: DEDZ 565. It is believed that the vehicle sustained damage to the windshield as a result of the collision.

Images of the suspect and vehicle have been released.

The suspect should be considered dangerous. If anyone sees him, they are advised not to approach and to call police immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.