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Man taken to hospital without vital signs after struck by car: Toronto police

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Pedestrian rushed to hospital after being struck by car in Toronto
WATCH: A man who had been struck by a car in the city's north end was rushed to hospital on Saturday after Toronto police arrived to find him trapped underneath a vehicle – Jun 23, 2018

Toronto police say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle — possibly more than once — in midtown Saturday.

Officers said they were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Castle Knock Road (near Avenue Road) at around 1 p.m. after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck.

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When they arrived on scene police said they found the victim without vital signs, trapped underneath the vehicle.

A witness later told Global News they believe the man may have been intentionally lying on the street when he was struck.

Paramedics said they transported a man to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition.

Police said the driver remained on the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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