The family of a teenager who was hit by a driver at an intersection in Toronto, where an automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera was removed due to legislative changes, has filed a lawsuit against the province, city, and the driver seeking millions of dollars in damages. The incident occurred on March 25, when Toronto police responded to reports of a pedestrian being struck at the intersection of Humber Boulevard N. and Louvain Street. The 15-year-old boy sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The driver, a 71-year-old man, was arrested and charged with dangerous operation and careless driving causing bodily harm. The family, Adebola and Taiwo Adebayo, filed a statement of claim on September 3 at the Ontario Superior Court, alleging that their son suffered severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, skull fractures, carotid artery injury, vision loss in one eye, fractures to his thigh bone, and various other injuries. These injuries have resulted in ongoing psychological and behavioral changes such as anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma.
The lawsuit claims that the province and city failed to provide protective measures at the intersection after the removal of the speed camera, which had been operational from April 2025 to November 2025. The removal was mandated by Bill 56, passed in November 2025. The family asserts that the province created a dangerous situation by not addressing the hazards at the intersection despite complaints and warnings. Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation declined to comment, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
The intersection, which is a pedestrian path to a local high school, has been a subject of concern regarding safety. The family’s lawyer, Patrick Brown, highlighted the alleged operational negligence by the province in not implementing alternative safety measures after removing the cameras. The city, on the other hand, expressed sympathy for the family and mentioned its commitment to road safety through various initiatives like Community and School Safety Zones and red-light cameras.
The family is seeking $16 million in damages for the injuries and suffering endured by their son. The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of ensuring pedestrian safety in hazardous areas and holding responsible parties accountable for negligence.