A woman and her young child are lucky to be alive after being struck by a car in Mimico.

Police said the incident occurred on May 24 around 5:17 p.m. at be busy Royal York Road and Mimico Avenue area.

The mom and her child suffered minor injuries.

The pair were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

Traffic in the area was affected for a period of time

It is unknown if charges will be laid.

The area can be busy at times with traffic entering an exiting a grocery store on Royal York Road with a traffic light close by.