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Scooter rider struck by vehicle in North York suffers life-threatening injuries

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Police say a man in his 60s was hit by a car in North York earlier today when he was riding an e-scooter.

A man in his 60s is in hospital in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter in North York on Saturday afternoon.

Toronto police said the collision happened in the area of Sheppard Avenue West and Allen Road shortly before 2:30 p.m.

Toronto paramedics told CP24 that the man was taken to a trauma centre with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, police said.

The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation.