Driver arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in Mississauga hit-and-run: police

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of The Credit Woodlands and Forestwood Drive in Mississauga on Jan. 18, 2023. CITYNEWS/Hugues Cormier

By Patricia D'Cunha

Posted January 19, 2023 7:56 am.

Peel police say a 61-year-old man has been arrested after a hit-and-run in Mississauga that left a pedestrian with serious injuries.

Police responded to the scene in the area of The Credit Woodlands and Forestwood Drive near Dundas Street West just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday

Police say the driver of a vehicle struck a woman and fled the scene.

The woman was taken to hospital in serious condition but her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver has since been located and charged with failing to stop at an accident resulting in bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Mississauga

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the area of The Credit Woodlands and Forestwood Drive in Mississauga on Jan. 18, 2023. CITYNEWS/Hugues Cormier

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