Police release new details about vehicle allegedly involved in fatal Mississauga hit-and-run

Peel police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run in Mississauga on Nov. 14. (CP24 photo).

Peel police have released new details about a vehicle they believe was involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Mississauga on Friday night.

Officials say officers were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Fallingbrook Drive, west of Mavis Road, at 9:05 p.m. for reports that an adult male pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

The victim, whom police have only identified as a 56-year-old man from Missisauga, later succumbed to his injuries.

Police say the motorist fled the scene westbound on Eglinton and “did not render assistance.”

They have since identified the involved vehicle as a 2014–2018 Mini Cooper S. and say it is believed to have significant damage to the right-side front end, hood, and windshield.

Eglinton was shut down in both directions, and drivers were asked to use alternate routes as police investigated.

Anyone with further information, including dashcam footage, is asked to come forward immediately and contact the Major Collision Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 371, or Crime Stoppers anonymously.