Motorcycle rider pronounced dead after crash in Toronto

A motorcyclist is dead after he was struck by a vehicle in Toronto on Wednesday night.

Around 9:30 p.m., Toronto police said they were called to the area of Sheppard Avenue East and Grand River Boulevard for reports of the crash.

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They said the driver remained at the scene, while a male motorbike rider was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He was later pronounced dead.

Police said roads in the area were closed after the crash.