Motorcyclist dead after crash in Toronto’s east end

Police are shown at the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle in Toronto's east end on Monday morning. (CP24)

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Scarborough Monday morning.

Toronto police say officers were called to the scene of a two-vehicle collision shortly after 7:30 a.m. in the area of Birchmount Road and McNicoll Avenue.

The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries. She was later pronounced deceased.

The driver of the other vehicle involved remained at the scene. It’s unclear what caused the crash.

Birchmount Road remains closed and investigators are urging motorists to avoid the area.