A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run in Mississauga, Peel police say.

The collision happened in the area of Derry Road and Cattrick Street, west of Airport Road, just before 7 p.m. Sunday.

Peel paramedics said a female pedestrian was taken to a local hospital in serious, life-threatening condition.

The woman, who police later said was 24-years-old, was later pronounced dead at a hospital trauma centre.

The driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Peel Regional Police Const. Akhil Mooken said the suspect vehicle was dark coloured, last seen heading west on Derry Road.