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Police release surveillance image of vehicle sought in east-end Toronto hit-and-run

Surveillance image of the vehicle involved in a hit-and-run in Toronto's east end. Toronto police handout

Toronto police has released a surveillance image of the vehicle they believe was involved in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian seriously injured in the city’s east-end Wednesday.

Officers said a 79-year-old man was crossing the street on Sheppard Avenue East and Kennedy Road in Agincourt at 8:45 p.m., when he was struck by a vehicle.

Police said the pedestrian was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said the vehicle, which is possibly a minivan, did not remain on scene.

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Police said any local residents, businesses or drivers with dashcam footage of the incident or area should contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

— With files from David Shum

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