York Regional Police say a female pedestrian died following a hit-and-run collision in Richmond Hill on Thursday night.
Emergency crews were called to Major Mackenzie Drive East and Cedar Avenue at around 9:15 p.m.
Police said a vehicle had struck a pedestrian who had been crossing the street and left the scene.
The victim, a 26-year-old woman, was pronounced dead in hospital, police said.
The suspected vehicle is described as a black 2009 to 2011 Honda Civic with a loud muffler and would have significant front end and windshield damage.
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Police are still looking for that vehicle.
It is unclear if the pedestrian had the right of way, investigators added.
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