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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Toronto, driver arrested for impaired driving

By Gabby Rodrigues Global News

Posted March 11, 2024 6:07 am

Updated March 11, 2024 6:35 pm

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Click to play video: '‘So scary:’ Speeding is a big concern at the intersection of North York fatal crash' — A crash that killed a 55-year-old pedestrian at Lawrence Ave. and Varna Dr. early Monday morning has left residents of a nearby building scared for their safety. Noor Ra’fat Ibrahim reports, dangerous driving seems to be a recurring scene at the intersection where the accident happened – Mar 11, 2024

Toronto police say a man has now died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday.

The collision happened near Lawrence Avenue and Varna Drive, near Allen Road, at around 5 a.m.

Police said the pedestrian was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. In an update a short time later, police said the pedestrian died.

The driver remained at the scene following the pedestrian-involved collision.

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A 19-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving.

Lawrence Avenue was closed in both directions in the area for the investigation.

COLLISION: UPDATE
Lawrence Avenue W & Varna Drive, @TPS@TPS32Div
– pedestrian was pronounced deceased in hospital
– 19-year old driver arrested for Impaired@TrafficServices investigating the circumstances
Roads remained closed.#GO534624 ^CdK
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) March 11, 2024