Woman, 78, a hit-run victim at quiet, two-lane crosswalk

crosswalkToronto police are seeking the hit-and-run driver who injured a 78-year-old woman at a seemingly quiet two-lane crosswalk on Hawksbury Drive just east of Bayview and Sheppard Aves. It happened nearly 90 minutes after sunset 6:28 p.m.  A northbound vehicle, described as a sport utility vehicle (SUV), struck the woman as she attempted to cross the road. The pedestrian received non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The vehicle is described as a brown or grey SUV, with a spare tire mounted on the back of the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.