School bus driver charged in east-end collision that killed 22-year-old woman

Toronto police are on the scene of a collision involving a school bus in the city's east end on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. (Chopper 24)

A school bus driver has been charged in connection with a collision in Toronto’s east end three months ago that left a 22-year-old woman dead.

Police said the woman was walking on a pedestrian crossing on Kingston Road near Kingswood Rood on the afternoon of Oct. 9 when she was struck by a school bus making a left-hand turn.

The 22-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, where she died a few days later.

Meanwhile, the driver of the school bus remained at the scene, police said.

On Thursday, investigators announced that the driver, identified as 60-year-old Anthony Phillips, surrendered to police.

He has been charged with dangerous operation causing death and careless driving causing death.