A young girl has died after being struck by a van in Leaside Wednesday afternoon.

It happened at Millwood Road and McRae Drive shortly after 4 p.m.

According to police, the seven-year-old girl was struck by a Toyota Sienna turning west onto Millwood Road from McRae Drive.

She was rushed to SickKids hospital with serious head trauma but died from her injuries a short time later.

The driver of the vehicle, a 50-year-old man, remained at the scene.

Police continue to investigate.

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