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1 pedestrian killed after being struck by car in East Gwillimbury

York Regional Police are investigating after two pedestrians were struck on Highway 11 in East Gwillimbury Friday evening. Jeremy Cohn / Global News

Police are investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a car in East Gwillimbury Friday evening, leaving one man dead.

York Regional Police said officers were called to Highway 11 near Holland Landing Road at around 9 p.m. with reports of a collision.

The man, who is believed to be in his 20s, died at the scene. A woman, who is also believed to be in her 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police said the victims were staying at a nearby family shelter.

Traffic Services officers are investigating the cause of the collision and are reviewing street lighting in the area.

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