A 21-year-old man has been charged in the death of a pedestrian in a hit-and-run in Scarborough.
Just after 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, emergency crews were dispatched to the area of Lawrence Avenue and Brockley Drive, near Midland Avenue.
A male pedestrian was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle, according to authorities.
The man was brought to the hospital but was pronounced dead due to a lack of vital signs.
Police said the driver involved did not stop and fled the scene.
On Sunday, police said that a suspect had been taken into custody in connection with the investigation.
Toronto resident Paras Goyat has been charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing death.
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The charge has not been proven in court.
Police say the investigation into the hit-and-run is ongoing.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously.
Source_ globalnews.ca