Toronto police say pedestrian has died after being hit by a vehicle in the city’s East York neighbourhood on Tuesday night.
Emergency crews were called to O’Connor Drive and Pape Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. for reports that a pedestrian was hit.
Police said the pedestrian was initially trapped under the vehicle and a passerby was unable to get him out.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead after being extricated from the vehicle, police said.
Paramedics said they were assessing another person on scene.
COLLISION:
O'Connor Dr + Pape Av
– Victim removed from under car
– Succumbed to injuries
– Pronounced deceased on scene
– Traffic Services will investigate
– Roads in area will be closed overnight
^dh— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 20, 2021
