1 man critically injured after car crash in North York

Photo shows the scene of a crash in North York. (Karim Islam/CityNews)
Photo shows the scene of a crash in North York. (Karim Islam/CityNews)

One man suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in North York.

Toronto police say around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, a red Hyundai Genesis was travelling at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and the car left the roadway, striking a tree near Linkwood Lane and Shady Golfway, south of Eglinton Avenue East.

Photos from the scene show a red sedan with severe damage wedged between a tree and a cement noise barrier.

Police say one of the passengers in the car was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the two other passengers and the driver suffered minor injuries.

There was no immediate word of any charges.

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