Woman, 32, struck and killed by hit-and-run driver in Scarborough

A 32-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Friday night.

Police received multiple 911 calls just after 9 p.m. about a pedestrian who was struck on Sheppard Avenue near Bridlewood Boulevard, east of Pharmacy Avenue.

“Despite the best efforts of citizens and Toronto Paramedic Services, she succumbed to her injuries and pronounced at the scene,” said Duty Insp. Brian Maslowski.

According to the authorities, the driver took off and was last seen travelling eastbound on Sheppard Avenue East.


Police have released an image of a vehicle that they believe was involved in a fatal collision. (TPS)

Later that evening, police located the vehicle at a residential building, less than 1 km away from the scene of the collision.

Officers found a badly damaged black 2011 Hyundai Sonata with the licence plate CTCN 951 parked at 3275 Sheppard Avenue East.

Investigators are still searching for the driver and encourage anyone with information to contact police.

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