A tragic incident occurred on Thursday evening in Scarborough, resulting in the deaths of a 47-year-old father and his 11-year-old son. The pair was riding a motorcycle when they were struck by a vehicle in a fatal collision that has left the community in shock.

The accident took place around 6:23 p.m. in the area of Kingston Road and Manse Road. According to statements from Toronto Police, the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Manse Road when a vehicle attempted to make a left turn onto Kingston Road. During this maneuver, the vehicle collided with the motorcycle.

Authorities reported that both the driver of the motorcycle, identified as a 47-year-old male, and his young son, who was an 11-year-old passenger, were pronounced deceased at the scene. This heartbreaking loss has raised concerns regarding safety on the roads, especially for families and young passengers.

The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision remained at the scene and is currently cooperating with the police investigation. At this stage, there has been no announcement regarding possible charges or the specific causes that led to the tragic accident.

In the aftermath of the incident, roads in the vicinity were temporarily closed while traffic services conducted a thorough investigation. However, those roads have since been reopened as police continue to gather information on what transpired during the crash.

This accident serves as a reminder of the dangers present on the road, particularly for motorcyclists and their passengers. As investigations proceed, both the community and authorities are looking for answers and looking out for measures that could potentially prevent such tragedies in the future.