Barrie police say they’re investigating a hit-and-run collision that left a 33-year-old pedestrian dead early Friday.
At about 2:45 a.m., officers say they received a call regarding an injured man at Wellington Street and Toronto Street.
Once police arrived, they determined that the victim was hit by a car that failed to remain at the scene, officers say.
The 33-year-old Barrie man was transported to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries, police add.
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Officers say they’re looking for the driver and the vehicle, which is believed to be a navy blue compact or mid-sized SUV crossover or minivan that has significant damage to the front end.
Police say there may have been witnesses in the area at the time of the crash.
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Officers say anyone with information can contact Const. Langdon of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2912, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.
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