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Man in his 80s in critical condition following North York hit and run

Police are investigating after a man in his 80s was injured in a hit and run in North York. John Hanley / Global News

A man in his 80s is in life-threatening condition following a hit and run in the city’s north end early Sunday.

Police said they responded to a call just after 1 a.m. about a pedestrian being hit at Sheppard Avenue West near Dufferin Street, just east of the Sheppard West subway station.

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A Toronto police spokesperson said the male driver got out of his vehicle to look at the pedestrian after striking him, then got back into his vehicle and drove away.

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Police said there is no description of the suspect or the vehicle at this time.

The victim was rushed to a trauma centre with severe head injuries, police said.

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Traffic services are investigating the incident.

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