Elderly man dead after being struck by two vehicles in East York
Posted October 19, 2021 10:20 pm.
Last Updated October 20, 2021 5:40 am.
An elderly man has died after being struck by two vehicles and getting trapped under one in East York on Tuesday night.
Emergency crews were called to the area of O’Connor Drive and Pape Avenue shortly after 9:30 p.m. for a collision.
Police say the 81-year-old man was initially struck by a vehicle, throwing him across the lane, resulting in him being struck by a second vehicle. The first vehicle fled the scene but the driver eventually contacted police when they arrived at home.
The man was trapped under the second vehicle and police say passersby tried to help, but were unable to get him out.
When paramedics arrived, the man was not breathing and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the second vehicle is also being assisted by paramedics. It is unclear if they were injured.
Police say speed and impairment are not considered factors and it remains unclear whether a fail to remain charge will be laid for the first driver.
Roads in the area were closed overnight but have since reopened.
