Toronto police say a 56-year-old male pedestrian has died and another man is in custody after a collision in east-end Toronto Thursday afternoon.
Police and paramedics were called to Birchmount Road, south of St. Clair Avenue East, after 4:30 p.m. with reports of a crash.
A Toronto Paramedic Services spokesperson said the man died at the scene. The vehicle collided into a light pole and another vehicle, which resulted in two occupants being taken to local hospital with minor injuries.
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Police said a man has been taken into custody and is facing charges to be determined.
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