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Police release images of driver wanted in North York hit-and-run

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The images show the driver who fled the scene of a collision on Carnforth Road in North York on July 15, 2026. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police have released an image of a driver wanted in a hit-and-run in North York that left a teen motorcyclist seriously injured earlier this month.

The collision happened on Carnforth Road, in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Victoria Park Avenue, shortly after 6:30 p.m. on July 15.

Police said a 17-year-old boy was riding a motorcycle southbound on Carnforth Road when a northbound white Honda Civic crossed the centre line and struck him.

North York collision A motorcycle lays on the grass following a collision in North York on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Jacob Estrin)

The driver of the Honda fled while the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

In a news release on Tuesday, police described the driver as a man last seen wearing black pants, a black t-shirt with a graphic on the front, white and black basketball shoes, and a black face covering.

Police are asking anyone who can identify the driver to contact them or Crime Stoppers anonymously.