Toronto police say they are searching for a driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a pedestrian in the city’s Roncesvalles neighbourhood early Thursday.
Police said a male pedestrian was struck near Roncesvalles and Boustead avenues at around 5:15 a.m. and the driver did not remain at the scene.
The man was pronounced dead.
There is no word on the driver or a vehicle description.
Roads in the area were closed Thursday morning for the investigation. Police were warning motorists to expect delays in the area.
COLLISION:(UPDATE)
Roncesvalles Ave & Boustead Ave
– W/B Roncesvalles Ave blocked at Dundas St W
– N/B Roncesvalles shut closed at Ritchie Ave
– @TTCnotices advised
– expect delays and consider alternate routes#GO1225203
^sc— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) June 6, 2024