A 57-year-old man has become the 12th pedestrian to die this month in the GTA after he was struck by a dump truck near Broadview and Danforth avenues Friday morning.

Police say the man was crossing the road from the west side to the east side of Broadview Ave., when he was struck by a dump truck, which was making a right turn onto Broadview Ave. from Danforth Ave.

“It appears that both the pedestrian and the driver had green lights, but in that case, the pedestrian would have right-of-way,” Sgt. Tim Burrows said.

Several witnesses told the Star that the victim was an Asian man who had polio in at least one of his legs. They said they had seen the man walk to the City Adult Learning Centre in the area.

A pair of silver crutches lay next to the body, covered by an orange sheet, in the middle of the intersection.

An EMS spokesperson said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

About 50 metres away, the area around a brown dump truck was taped off as police investigated.

Police had shut down the intersection to investigate the collision, which happened around 11:30 a.m.

The TTC had cancelled streetcar service on Broadview Ave. and was running shuttle buses.

The intersection has since re-opened and service resumed around 3 p.m.

“Speed and alcohol are not considered factors at this point,” said Burrows, adding that the driver remained at the scene of the accident and was unhurt.

Burrows said the investigation is ongoing and that it is too early to say if charges will be laid.

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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

With files from Richard Lautens