80-year-old man seriously injured in hit-and-run in Mississauga

An 80-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle as he walked across a busy road Friday night in Mississauga.

Peel Regional Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the vehicle and its driver, who fled the scene immediately after striking the Mississauga man just before 5:30 p.m. on Creditview Road, south of Eglinton Avenue West.

The pedestrian was reportedly crossing midblock when a white Honda CR-V struck him, police said.

Investigators believe the driver of the vehicle stopped briefly before speeding off in an unknown direction.

The victim, a Mississauga resident, was transported to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

Police describe the suspect as a white man, approximately 60 to 70 years old with balding grey hair, glasses and a clean-shaven appearance.

Investigators with the Major Collision Bureau are asking anyone with information or dash cam footage to contact them at 905-453–2121, ext. 3710. Anonymous tips can also be provided through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or peelcrimestoppers.ca.