Pedestrian sitting on sidewalk dies after being struck by vehicle in Toronto: police

A 45-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Toronto while he was sitting on the sidewalk, police said.

Police said the pedestrian-involved collision happened at Dundas Street east and Bond Street just before 3:30 p.m.

Investigators said a 59-year-old man was driving a black 2021 Ford SUV out of a parking lot onto Bond Street.

A pedestrian was sitting on the sidewalk on the east side of Bond Street when he was struck, police said.

According to police, emergency crews provided CPR to the man.

The pedestrian was transported to a trauma centre with “very serious injuries,” Toronto paramedics said.

He later died from his injuries in hospital, police said.

Officers said the driver remained on scene.