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Police are investigating after a fatal hit-and-run was reported early Sunday in Toronto’s east end.
Around 4 a.m., Toronto police were called to reports someone had been struck by a vehicle in the area of Danforth and Woodbine avenues.
Police said the driver fled the scene and the victim, a male pedestrian, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead at hospital.
At a briefing on Sunday morning, police said that a dark vehicle was involved. The driver reportedly fled west along Danforth Avenue.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Toronto police.
COLLISION:
Danforth Av + Woodbine Av
– Pedestrian was struck by a vehicle
– The driver fled the area
– A man was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries
– He was pronounced deceased at the hospital
– Roads are closed in the area @TTCnotices#GO278710
^lb pic.twitter.com/0TzoVvUr3E— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) February 5, 2023
