Man dies after being struck by vehicle in North York

Police are investigating after a young man was killed by a transport truck in North York. Shauna Hunt with the latest on the investigation.

By Patricia D'Cunha

A 30-year-old man has died after he was struck by a semi-truck in North York on Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Steeles Avenue West and Petrolia Road, near Keele Street, just after 8:15 a.m.

Police say the tractor-trailer transport truck was travelling northbound on Petrolia approaching Steeles and struck the pedestrian who was crossing Steeles from south to north on the east side of the intersection.

Paramedics transported him to hospital with life-threatening injuries. In an update, police say the man has died.

Police say the driver involved remained at the scene.

The area was closed to traffic but has since reopened.

Top Stories

Top Stories

Most Watched Today