Officials say a man who was in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a vehicle in Scarborough Tuesday evening has died.
A Toronto Paramedics spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to the area of Crockford Boulevard and Lawrence Avenue East, near Warden Avenue, at 8 p.m. after the pedestrian was hit.
A 59-year-old man was taken to a trauma centre by paramedics with life-threatening injuries.
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Police confirmed Wednesday morning the man died just before arriving at the hospital, as a result of the collision.
Police said the pedestrian was crossing Lawrence Avenue East near Ainsdale Road when a 58-year-old man, driving a Ford F150 pick-up, was turning from southbound Ainsdale Road to eastbound Lawrence Avenue East and struck the man.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, said police.
Police are asking local residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident to contact investigators at 416-808-1900.
— With files from Gabby Rodrigues.
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