A 42-year-old man lost his life on Friday evening when his vehicle collided with a tree in a residential neighborhood of Scarborough.
Details of the Incident
Toronto Police responded to a single-vehicle crash near Goldhawk Trail and Bridport Crescent, northwest of McCowan Road and McNicoll Avenue, at approximately 7:30 p.m. The driver was operating a 2011 Honda traveling eastbound on Goldhawk Trail when the car left the roadway and struck a tree, according to a police statement released Saturday. The vehicle came to rest on the grassy boulevard in front of a house, with the front end heavily damaged and the driver's side airbag deployed.
The driver was rushed to a hospital but was later pronounced dead. Police identified the victim as a 42-year-old man. The investigation by Traffic Services is ongoing.
Police Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging local residents, businesses, and drivers who may have security or dashcam footage of the area or the incident to come forward. Anyone with information regarding this deadly crash—the 13th traffic fatality on city streets this year—is asked to contact Traffic Services at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
This tragic event highlights the importance of road safety and the need for vigilance while driving. Police continue to investigate the circumstances leading to the crash.
