An 11-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Tuesday evening.
Toronto police said officers responded to a call about a pedestrian struck in the area of Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue, around 3:30 p.m.
The boy was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later succumbed to his injuries, Const. Clint Stibbe confirmed to Global News.
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The driver remained on scene and is cooperating with police.
The intersection of Canongate Trail and Purcell Trail is closed as police investigate.
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