Police release more details in Mississauga hit-and-run that killed a Brampton teen
Published October 21, 2022 at 9:20 pm
Police seek witnesses and dash cam footage in a hit-and-run collision that claimed the life of a Brampton teen.
A 19-year-old Brampton woman was hit at the intersection of Tomken Road and Britannia Road around 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 in Mississauga, Peel Regional Police said in a press release on Oct. 21.
“The victim was walking within the crosswalk towards a bus stop when she was struck by a vehicle,” police said.
The driver left without stopping or rendering any assistance to the woman. She died shortly after the collision.
At the time of the incident, police had few details about the woman or the vehicle.
They now say the suspect vehicle is described as a light coloured possibly grey older model GMC Envoy SUV. The vehicle will have front-end damage 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.
Any further witnesses or anyone with dash camera footage between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. should contact police. Anyone with information on the suspect or suspect vehicle should call the Major Collision Bureau at 905-453–2121, ext. 3710.
Information may also be left anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca
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