Toronto police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who died in hospital after he was hit by a TTC bus near Ossington Station.
In a news release Wednesday, police said the man was about 55 years old. They described him as Asian, five feet, four inches tall and about 176 pounds. He was wearing green camouflage pants, a dark-coloured winter jacket and a brown toque, according to police.
The man was struck shortly before 8:25 p.m. Tuesday. Police said he had just exited the subway station when he was pinned beneath a TTC bus turning right to go south on Ossington Avenue.
He was taken to a trauma centre, where he later died.
Police are asking anyone with information or video that could assist in their investigation to contact traffic services or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
TTC assisting police in investigation, CEO says
In a statement, TTC CEO Greg Percy offered condolences to the “family, friends and loved ones of the deceased.”
“Incidents like this, while rare, are difficult for everyone. They serve as a reminder of why we treat the safety and security of our customers and employees as our top priorities,” Percy said, adding the bus driver involved will also be provided any support they require.
“At this time, [Toronto police] are still investigating and we will, as always, provide all of our assistance as they work to determine exactly what happened,” he continued.
ATU Local 113, the union that represents Toronto transit workers, said in a statement that their thoughts are with everyone affected by the incident.
“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased,” the statement reads. “We are working to ensure that our member is getting all the support they need during this very difficult time.”