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A 65-year-old man has died following a hit-and-run in downtown Toronto Saturday evening.

Police said the man was walking east across Jarvis Street when he was struck by a vehicle in the northbound lane a little after 10 p.m.

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The car fled the scene and the victim was taken to hospital where he later died, officials said.

Detectives are looking for a black SUV and are canvassing the area for video surveillance and additional witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.

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Very serious collision. Investigators from @TrafficServices are on scene. Please avoid the area. Any witnesses or drivers with dash camera video are asked to contact us directly or @1800222TIPS ^bm @TPSOperations @TPScott_baptist @TDotCop @DeputyPeterYuen @cityoftoronto https://t.co/wwWbqQ6ujd — TPS Traffic Services (@TrafficServices) January 5, 2020