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Driver of dark-coloured Mercedes sought after fatal hit-and-run in Scarborough

Police investigate a fatal hit-and-run in Scarborough on March 31, 2016. Global News

Police are seeking the public’s help locating the male driver of a Mercedes following a fatal hit-and-run in Scarborough Thursday night.

A 56-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after she was allegedly struck by a vehicle around 9:46 p.m. at Markham Road and Nashdene Road.

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Police say the male driver stopped, exited his vehicle, then got back in and fled the scene.

The vehicle is described as dark with front-end damage.

Police are asking residents and business owners in the area who may have security video to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at http://www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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