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Peel police appeal for help after fatal Mississauga hit-and-run

Police on scene following a fatal pedestrian-involved collision near Tomken and Britannia roads in Mississauga. Bill Barker / Global News

Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for help after an alleged hit-and-run in Mississauga.

Peel police said the incident was reported at around 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 in the area of Tomken and Brittania roads.

A 19-year-old woman was crossing the intersection on the crosswalk, heading for a bus stop, when she was struck by a vehicle, police said.

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It was alleged that the driver left the scene and the woman died of her injuries.

Police said the suspect vehicle is a light grey older model GMC Envoy SUV with a damaged front as a result of the collision.

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“Investigators are encouraging the driver to consult with a lawyer and turn themselves in to police,” Peel police said.

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