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Motorcyclist dead after crash in Etobicoke

The scene of a motorcycle crash near Scarlett Road and Hill Garden Road in Etobicoke Friday evening. Max Trotta / Global News

A man in his 40s is dead after a collision between a motorcycle and a car in Etobicoke on Friday evening.

Toronto police told Global News that they received a call at about 7 p.m. for reports of a collision in the area of Scarlett Road and Hill Garden Road.

When authorities arrived on scene, the motorcyclist was found without vital signs. He was pronounced dead on scene.

“I live in the plaza and I heard the first loud bang and a lot of skidding and then I looked out the window and I saw the gentleman on the bike,” said Colleen MacLeod, who lives nearby. “He was laying on the ground behind the car.”

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It is believed that the motorcyclist was travelling southbound on Scarlett Road and the car was travelling northbound and turning into a plaza when the crash occurred, police said.

“It was a huge sound and I thought it had to be two big cars, maybe even trucks,” said Armand Hamouth, who also lives in the area.

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Alcohol and speed are currently not believed to be factors in the collision.

The driver of the car remained on scene and was not injured.

A third vehicle remained on scene after it was hit by debris from the collision, police said.

Roads are closed in the area as police investigate.

– With files from Shallima Maharaj

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