Pedestrian pronounced dead after a collision in Scarborough

A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead following a collision in Scarborough on Saturday evening.

The Toronto Police Services says its officers were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Torrance Road just before 10:00 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

According to paramedics, the pedestrian was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead.

Footage from the scene of the collision shows a black SUV with damage to its front-end. Police say the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing.