Toronto police say they’re continuing to search for the driver involved in a hit-and-run in the city’s west end on Tuesday that left a 74-year-old man critically injured.
Police said emergency crews were called to the scene just after 3 p.m. in the area of Martin Grove Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
Officers said the driver of a grey 2007 Volkswagen Jetta was going south on Martin Grove, turning east onto Eglinton when he crashed into a bus shelter and a pedestrian.
The vehicle fled the scene and was found abandoned a “short distance away,” police said.
The victim suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police said Wednesday that they’re continuing to search for the driver and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying him.
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Police described him as having dreadlocks with blond tips. He was last seen leaving the Warrender Avenue area, which is east of the crash scene, in a black Hyundai Santa Fe ride-sharing vehicle, officers said.
Investigators also released an image of the suspect.
Anyone with information or who has relevant video footage is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
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