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Pedestrian dead after hit-and-run in Toronto’s east end: police

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New video appears to show moments before fatal Scarborough hit-and-run
WATCH ABOVE: Global News has obtained video appearing to show the moments before a fatal hit-and-run in Scarborough on Thursday. – Jan 7, 2022

A 78-year old man is dead after a hit-and-run in Toronto’s east end Thursday evening, police say.

Toronto police said emergency crews were called to the collision on Lawrence Avenue East near Brockley Drive at 7:42 p.m.

Police said the victim was crossing Lawrence Avenue East mid-block east of Brockley Drive was he was hit by a car.

He was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead.

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The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-coloured sedan that has damage to the front bumper and headlight areas, police said.

Police said their investigation is ongoing.

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