A male pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Brampton on Wednesday evening, according to police.

Police were called to the area of Wanless Drive and Queen Mary Drive before 9 pm after receiving reports of a pedestrian struck.

When officers arrived at the scene, they originally listed the man as in life-threatening condition, but police later announced he had died.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, investigators say.

COLLISION:
– Pedestrian Struck
– Wanless Dr /Queen Mary Dr #Brampton
– Vehicle involved remained on scene
– Wanless Drive is closed w/b from McLaughlin and e/b from Queen Mary Dr
– No further details
– C/R 8:39pm
– PR190343051 pic.twitter.com/3EZXvFL4yH

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) September 19, 2019

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Following the incident, Wanless Drive was closed westbound from McLaughlin Road and eastbound from Queen Mary Drive, police said.

Investigators asked people to please use alternate routes.

UPDATE:
– Adult male has succumbed to his injuries
– Roadway will remain closed until MCB has processed the scene
– Please use alternate routes

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPoliceMedia) September 19, 2019