Man in 40s dies in hospital after Scarborough collision

A man in his 40s is dead after a collision in Scarborough Friday evening, officials say.

Toronto police said on Twitter that emergency crews were called to the scene in the area of Midland and Eglinton avenues at 8:38 p.m.

Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and was being taken to hospital via an emergency run.

A Toronto paramedics spokesperson told Global News the victim was a man in his late 40s who was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

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Police said in an update that he died in hospital.

The intersection was closed for the investigation.