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Police in Brampton, Ont. investigating after alleged hit-and-run

Homicide detectives in Peel region say they have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the shooting death of another teen, but the shooter remains at large. The Peel Regional Police badge is seen on the side of a car in this file photo. Isaac Callan/Global News

A woman was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in Brampton, Ont., police say.

In a tweet, Peel Regional Police said they were called to the area of Sandalwood Parkway East and Pinecone Way at around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police said a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which fled the scene.

Paramedics took her to a local hospital, although police said it was a precautionary measure.

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Roads in the area were closed immediately after the collision. Police did not release a description of the car that allegedly fled the hit-and-run.

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