Police search for vehicle in Scarborough hit-and-run that left senior critically injured

Police say the vehicle in the photo fled the scene of a collision near Warden Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have released a photo of the vehicle that fled after striking an elderly woman in Scarborough on Thursday afternoon.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Warden Avenue and Eglinton Avenue East just before 2:15 p.m. for a collision.

Police said a grey Volkswagen Atlas was travelling through the parking lot of a shopping plaza when it struck a pedestrian.

The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the vehicle drove away, police said.

No description of the driver has been released.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.