A male motorcyclist has been pronounced dead at the scene of an Etobicoke collision on Friday evening.

The crash took place at around 7 p.m. in the area of Scarlett Road and Lawrence Avenue West.

The incident involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. According to police, the driver of the vehicle involved in the crash remained at the scene.

The male victim is believed to be in his 40s, officers said.

Roads have been blocked off in the area as an investigation is conducted.