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Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Toronto, driver arrested for impaired driving

Police tape off the scene near Lawrence Avenue and Varna Drive on March 11, 2023. Don Curran / Global News

Toronto police say a man has now died after being struck by a vehicle early Monday.

The collision happened near Lawrence Avenue and Varna Drive, near Allen Road, at around 5 a.m.

Police said the pedestrian was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. In an update a short time later, police said the pedestrian died.

The driver remained at the scene following the pedestrian-involved collision.

A 19-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving.

Lawrence Avenue was closed in both directions in the area for the investigation.

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