Police seek driver tied to hit and run in Hamilton’s east end

Police are seeking the driver of an SUV who they believe lost control of his vehicle and hit a woman in Hamilton’s east end on Tuesday.

Investigators say the hit and run happened around 5 p.m. on Mount Albion Road, just north of Hixon Road.

It’s believed a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV travelling northbound on Mount Albion mounted a sidewalk and hit a 55-year-old woman.

The driver is alleged to have exited the vehicle and spoken with witnesses before fleeing the scene on foot westbound towards Lawrence Road.

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The injured woman was transported to hospital and is listed in critical condition.

Collision reconstruction investigators say the the suspect is a man about six feet tall with a stocky build, shaved head and pink T-shirt and shorts.

Anyone with information is asked to reach out to Hamilton police.

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