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Toronto police searching for 29-year-old man in Scarborough hit and run

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Motorcyclist dies after hit-and-run in Scarborough
A 71-year-old has died after his motorcycle was struck in an alleged hit-and-run in Scarborough on Friday evening – Aug 10, 2018

Toronto police say they are searching for a man after a fatal collision Friday night in Scarborough.

Police said they were called to the area of Brimorton Drive and Bellamy Road with reports that a vehicle had struck a motorcycle.

Officers said a 71-year-old was driving his motorcycle westbound on Brimorton Drive when he was struck by a Dodge Challenger truck travelling northbound on Bellamy Road.

The motorcyclist was pronounced dead on the scene while the driver of the vehicle fled on foot.

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Police said they have identified the driver of the truck as Marc Laurin, 29, of Toronto. He is wanted for failing to stop after a collision, dangerous operation of vehicle causing death and being unlawfully at large.

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Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

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