Peel Regional Police said a male has been struck and killed in Brampton on Tuesday.

Police initially said the driver fled the scene, but later clarified on Twitter the collision is no longer being considered a "fail to remain" investigation.

UPDATE:<br>- This is no longer considered a fail to remain investigation<br>- Major Collision Bureau has carriage of this investigation<br>- Roadway continues to be shut down<br>- Investigation ongoing —@PeelPolice

The deadly crash took place on Rutherford Road, between Orenda Road and Clark Boulevard.

Police have shut down roads in the area while they investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

This is the second deadly collision involving pedestrians in the GTA on Tuesday.



