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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Toronto

Police investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Feb. 1, 2024. Toronto Police

Toronto police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in the northwest of the city.

Police said they were called to the area of Jane Street and Clair Road, near Sheppard Avenue West, for reports of a collision around 7 p.m. on Thursday.

A Toyota C-HR was driving south on Jane Street at that time when a 70-year-old man stepped onto a Jane Street crossing, according to police.

The Toyota allegedly hit the man, “causing significant injuries.”

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Police said the man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

In a later update, police said the man had died from his injuries.

The driver involved remained at the scene, investigators said.

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“The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services,” Toronto police said, appealing for anyone with footage or memory of the incident to reach out.

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