Toronto firefighter charged after girl hit by fire truck in west end

A Toronto firefighter is facing charges after an 11-year-old girl was struck by a fire truck in the city’s west end last month.

Police were called to Oakwood and Rosemount avenues near St. Clair Avenue West around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 16.

Police said the truck, which was heading to a fire call, was heading north on Oakwood when it hit the girl who was in a crosswalk walking west across Oakwood.

The fire truck had its lights and sirens activated at the time.

The girl suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and is still recovering in hospital.

The firefighter driving the truck has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm and Pass Stopped Vehicle at Crossover.

The identity of the firefighter has not been released. Their next court date is Feb. 20.

Fire Chief Matthew Pegg says the firefighter remains on active duty and adds he is a 22-year veteran.

He says Toronto Fire has cooperated with police throughout their investigation and is also conducting their own investigation “to ensure such incidents do not happen again.”

“Toronto Fire Services, like all City services, is committed to Vision Zero and continues to reinforce this commitment in all of its operations and training,” said Pegg in a statement.

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