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Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Brampton, police say

By Nick Westoll Global News

Posted September 18, 2019 11:27 pm

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The collision happened just before 8:40 p.m. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Peel Regional Police say a man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton Wednesday evening.

A police spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to Wanless Drive at Queen Mary Drive, west of McLaughlin Road, just before 8:40 p.m. with reports of a collision.

Police said the pedestrian was taken to hospital by paramedics with life-threatening injuries. The man was pronounced dead in hospital.

Officers closed part of Wanless Drive as investigators from the major collision bureau attended the scene to gather evidence.

COLLISION:
– Pedestrian Struck
– Wanless Dr /Queen Mary Dr #Brampton
– Vehicle involved remained on scene
– Wanless Drive is closed w/b from McLaughlin and e/b from Queen Mary Dr
– No further details
– C/R 8:39pm
– PR190343051 pic.twitter.com/3EZXvFL4yH
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 19, 2019

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UPDATE:
– Adult male has succumbed to his injuries
– Roadway will remain closed until MCB has processed the scene
– Please use alternate routes
— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) September 19, 2019

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