A female pedestrian was rushed to a trauma centre with serious injuries after police say she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in Brampton Monday night.
Peel Regional Police said emergency crews were called to Bramalea Road and Steeles Avenue East before 10:15 p.m. with reports a pedestrian was struck. Police said the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene.
The victim, identified as 45-year-old Linda Prakash, was subsequently rushed to hospital by paramedics. Police said Prakash is being treated for a fractured femur, a fractured skull, a fractured pelvis, two broken legs and several broken ribs.
Police said the vehicle is described as a black Mazda or Honda four-door sedan.
Authorities believe the vehicle is damaged on the passenger side as well as the passenger side mirror.
The major collision bureau was called in to assist with the investigation.
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Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam video to contact the Major Collision Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3710 or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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