A man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough.

Toronto police were called to the area of Morningside and Old Finch avenues near Sewells Road just after 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The pedestrian was taken to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

The driver involved remained at the scene.

The northbound lanes of Sewells is closed as police investigate.