Halton

Woman killed in hit-and-run in Burlington, suspect vehicle sought

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Investigators say a woman died after she was stuck by a vehicle on Maple Avenue near Richmond Road on Thursday afternoon.

A woman has died following a hit-and-run in Burlington on Thursday afternoon.

Halton police say the collision happened in the area of Richmond Road and Maple Avenue at 3:45 p.m.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police say.

Officers are now looking for the driver of the vehicle who fled the scene.

The vehicle, described as a dark-coloured sedan possibly with front-end damage, was last seen travelling north on Maple Avenue.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.