74-year-old man dies after being hit by vehicle in Toronto’s east end

Toronto police say a pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in the city’s east end on Monday morning.

Emergency crews were called to Don Mills Road and Eglinton Avenue East at around 6:29 a.m.

Toronto paramedics told Global News a man was transported to a trauma centre in critical condition.

Investigators later said the 74-year-old man died in hospital from his injuries.

Police said the man was crossing Eglinton Avenue East at Don Mills Road when a 61-year-old man driving a Toyota struck the man while making a right-hand turn.

There were partial closures in the area due to the investigation, including all eastbound lanes on Eglinton Avenue East, which have now re-opened.

Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers who may have security or dashcam footage of the area or incident to contact investigators at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).