Police say a 81-year-old man who was struck by an SUV near Islington and Steeles avenues on Wednesday night has succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

The man was attempting to cross Millwick Drive at around 7:35 p.m. when he was hit by a vehicle making a right hand turn from Plunkett Road.

The man was initially rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, however he was pronounced dead some time later.

The 43-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck the man remained on scene and police are investigating what caused the accident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (416) 808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at (416) 222-TIPS (8477).

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