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Father and son, 11, killed in crash in Toronto's east end

TORONTO — A 47-year-old man and his 11-year-old son are dead after a crash in Toronto's east end. Police say they responded to Kingston Road and Manse Road on Thursday evening for reports of a vehicle hitting a motorcycle.
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A Toronto police officer's uniform is seen during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

TORONTO — A 47-year-old man and his 11-year-old son are dead after a crash in Toronto's east end.

Police say they responded to Kingston Road and Manse Road on Thursday evening for reports of a vehicle hitting a motorcycle.

Police say the man was driving the motorcycle and the boy was a passenger.

They say the man was pronounced dead at the scene, while his son died in hospital.

Police say the driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and is co-operating.

An investigation continues into the cause of the crash.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.

The Canadian Press