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Police name man who died after being hit by car during fight in Toronto

Erik Safar, 32, was named as the victim by Toronto police. TPS

Police have named the man allegedly killed by the driver of a car after a brawl in Toronto early on Sunday morning.

Around 6 a.m., police were called to the area of Keele Street and Wilson Avenue for reports that a group of people were fighting.

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Officers said a man was “assaulted and struck” by a vehicle.

First responders tried life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as Erik Safar, a 32-year-old from Toronto.

His death marks the 14th homicide in Toronto this year.

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