One man is dead after hitting a tree in his car while fleeing the scene of a multi-vehicle collision in Scarborough, say police. (Jag Gundu/Getty)

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.

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

A female driver also sustained non-life threatening injuries in the collision, according to police.

Man dies after hitting tree while fleeing scene of car crash

Overnight crash in Malvern area also injured one female driver