Pedestrian lying on Toronto sidewalk struck, killed by SUV – Toronto

Toronto police say a man, who was lying on the ground, has died after he was struck by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene on Tuesday morning.

Police said the pedestrian-involved collision happened around Wellington and Scott streets, just east of Yonge street, at 6:42 a.m.

Insp. Jeff Bangild told Global News that a 56-year-old pedestrian was lying on the sidewalk when he was struck by a dark-coloured SUV that mounted the curb.

“That vehicle then continued northbound with the individual trapped underneath their car,” Bangild said.

Bangild said the driver did not stop and continued driving, leaving the pedestrian on the roadway.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital in life-threatening condition, paramedics said. He later died from his injuries, police later confirmed.

Police are looking for the driver who fled in the SUV.

Road closures were in place in the area Tuesday morning.

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