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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in North York

Toronto police are investigating after a male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in North York Tuesday night. Global News

Toronto police say a male pedestrian is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in North York Tuesday night.

Police said officers received a call at 9:12 p.m. for reports of a collision in the area of Laureleaf Road South and Steeles Avenue East.

When authorities arrived on scene, they located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle and he was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, police said.

He was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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Investigators said the driver of the vehicle remained on scene, though there is no indication of what may have led to the collision.

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The victim’s ages not been released.

Roads have been closed in the area for the investigation.

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