A 20-year-old driver has died after a single-vehicle crash in Scarborough on Friday evening. The incident occurred near Goldhawk Trail and McCowan Road, where the vehicle struck a tree. Emergency services transported the young man to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police investigation underway
Toronto police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and authorities are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage.
Other incidents reported
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