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Fatal Motorcycle-Car Collision Shuts Major Scarborough Intersection
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Collision Details
On a Sunday afternoon in Scarborough, a 29-year-old motorcyclist was struck by a westbound car that turned left onto Eglinton Avenue East. Toronto Police Service (TPS) reported that the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Eglinton Avenue when the collision occurred near the intersection with McCowan Road. Paramedics transported the rider to a local trauma unit, where he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Police Findings and Ongoing Investigation
Insp. Dan Pravica told reporters that officers could not determine the colour of the traffic signal at the time of the crash, nor could they confirm whether speed was a factor. The driver of the car remained at the scene, and no charges have been laid while the investigation continues.
Traffic Disruptions and Public Advisories
TPS announced that the southbound lanes of McCowan Road are closed at Trudelle Street, the northbound lanes at Landmark Boulevard, and both westbound and eastbound lanes of Eglinton Avenue East are closed at Torrance Road and Barbados Boulevard, respectively. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) diverted several bus routes, and police urged motorists to use alternate routes and expect delays while traffic services complete their investigation.
Contextual Statistics
The incident marks Toronto’s 38th traffic-related fatality of the year, underscoring the city’s ongoing road-safety challenges. Police continue to seek information from the public to aid the investigation.