A man died overnight after hitting a tree with his car in the area of McLevin Avenue and Sewells Road in Scarborough.

Toronto police say the man was fleeing after being involved in a three-car collision nearby when he lost control of his car.

COLLISION: <br>McLevin Av + Sewell's Rd<br>-Man has been freed<br>-He has now succumbed to his injuries<br>-He has been pronounced<br>-Collision scene will be re-constructed<br>-Roads closed<br>^dh —@TPSOperations

A female driver involved in the multi-vehicle collision was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

The area was closed after the collisions for a police investigation, but has since reopened.