Woman, 70, dead after midtown hit-and-run, 1 of 2 suspect vehicles outstanding

A woman died in a hit-and-run in midtown Toronto on Wednesday morning, according to police.

Police say the incident happened at Eglinton Avenue East and Dunfield Avenue, east of Yonge Street, just after 7:15 a.m.

Officers say the 70-year-old woman was struck by two vehicles while crossing the street after grocery shopping. Both vehicles fled the scene.

Police describe one of the suspect vehicles as a “light-coloured Hyundai SUV.” In an update, officers say the 48-year-old driver of the vehicle later surrendered to police.

A statement from investigators says the accused, identified as Toronto resident Hamid Abdul, was charged with dangerous operations of a conveyance causing death and leaving the scene of a collision causing death.

They say the accused was set to appear in a bail court on Friday. The allegations haven’t been proven in court.

The second vehicle description is unknown at this time.

According to paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead on scene.

With files from Nick Westoll