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Man dead after hit-and-run in midtown Toronto parking garage, police say

December 18, 2020 Canuck Toronto crash, Toronto Pedestrian Struck, Toronto Police, Toronto Police Traffic Services, Toronto traffic, Traffic, Traffic Toronto

Toronto police say a man has died after being hit by a truck in a parking garage Friday afternoon.

A spokesperson told Global News emergency crews were called to the garage, near Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East, just after 5:30 p.m.

It was reported the pedestrian may have been struck in the garage by a white U-Haul van or truck, leaving it with damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.

The man died at the scene.

The vehicle was last seen going east on Eglinton Avenue East.

COLLISION: (UPDATE)
Mount Pleasant Rd & Eglinton Ave E
– police o/s
– officers located the injured adult male pedestrian
– @TorontoMedics o/s
– male pedestrian has succumbed to his injuries, and pronounced deceased o/s
– driver/vehicle fled the scene
– will update#GO2381547
^al

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) December 18, 2020

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COLLISION: (UPDATE)
Mount Pleasant Rd & Eglinton Ave E
– police o/s
– officers informed that the driver/vehicle fled in a white U-Haul van or pick truck, with damage to the passenger side of the vehicle
– vehicle was last seen E/B on Eglinton Ave E
– expect delays#GO2381547
^al

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) December 18, 2020