

Joshua Freeman, CP24.com





A 73-year-old man has been pronounced dead after being struck by a van in Rexdale.

The man was struck at Kipling Avenue and Brookmere Road shortly before 9 p.m.

According to police, the man was struck as he tried to cross the road. The vehicle was travelling eastbound on Westhumber Boulevard and was attempting to make a left turn at the time.

Paramedics arrived to find the man lifeless at the scene. He was declared dead a short time later, police said.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

The intersection has been closed as police investigate.