Traffic

Driver killed after vehicle strikes pole in North York: police

By David Shum Global News

Posted July 25, 2018 6:37 am

Updated July 25, 2018 7:55 am

1 min read

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A Toronto Police Service cruiser. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A 23-year-old man was killed after the vehicle he was driving struck a pole in North York overnight.

The incident happened just after midnight on Wednesday at Doris and Holmes Avenue just south of Finch Avenue.

Toronto police said the driver was extricated from the vehicle without vital signs.

Toronto Paramedics said the he was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no word yet on what led to the crash.

A 23 y.o. man has died as a result of a collision at Doris Avenue and Holmes Avenue. Witnesses are being sought, any1 with dash camera footage that may have been in the area, please contact police at 4168081900. pic.twitter.com/srM63BK5uy
— TPS Traffic Services (@TrafficServices) July 25, 2018

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Update: Units OS have advised that the male driver is without vital signs. @Toronto_Fire extricating driver from the vehicle. Doris Ave is now closed in both directions at the intersection. Please avoid area. #GO1355778^adc
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 25, 2018

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