Police search for driver after pedestrian killed by falling utility pole in North York hit-and-run

Toronto police are searching for one driver after a pedestrian was killed during a collision in North York on Friday evening.

Investigators say just before 7 p.m., the driver of an Acura MDX was travelling westbound at a high rate of speed and disobeyed a red light at the intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Gerry Fitzgerald Drive, striking a Volkswagen Tiguan that was attempting to make a left turn.

The force of the crash caused the Acura to lose control and strike a utility pole on the northwest corner of the intersection, which fell and struck a 62-year-old pedestrian. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the driver of the Acura then fled the scene on foot. He’s described as male with a thin build and last seen wearing a grey or blue tracksuit and a black backpack.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dash cam video is asked to contact the police.