A hit-and-run resulted in a senior dying after being struck while crossing a road in Ajax. The driver failed to remain on the scene.
On Saturday, October 17, around 4:45 pm, members of West Division responded to a fail-to-remain collision involving a pedestrian in the area of Ringer Road and Harwood Avenue North.
The 76-year-old man was walking within the crosswalk across Harwood Avenue North when he was struck by a white 2014 Dodge Ram pickup. The Dodge pickup failed to remain on scene.
The pedestrian was initially believed to have suffered minor injuries at the time of the collision and was transported to a local-area hospital. The pedestrians condition later deteriorated, and he was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre where he has since succumbed to his injuries, police said.
Suspect Located Shortly After
The suspect vehicle and its 69-year-old woman believed to be the driver were located shortly after the collision.
Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit have since been notified of the incident and have commenced a further investigation. The cause of this collision remains under investigation.
Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Daniels of the Collision Investigation Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5226.