News: Traffic agent fatally struck by vehicle in East York 

EAST YORK, ON – A traffic agent was killed after being struck by a vehicle in East York on Thursday, CTV News reports. 

The pedestrian-vehicle crash occurred around 9 a.m. in the area of Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard. 

The traffic agent tragically died from their injuries at the scene. 

Police confirmed the driver remained at the scene, but have not said whether charges are pending. 

Police shut down the area, which is impacting Overlea Boulevard between Leaside Park Drive and Millwood Road, and Millwood Road between Redway Road and Pape Avenue and Donland Avenue. 

Officials have not specified when the area will reopen, but in the meantime, drivers should avoid the area and consider alternative routes. 

We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available. 

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