Pedestrian struck by vehicle in fail-to-remain crash suffers serious injuries: Toronto police

An ambulance is seen in this file photo.

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in a fail-to-remain collision in Scarborough, Toronto police say.

The incident occurred near Ellesmere and McCowan roads.

Police said a man was hit in the area and the vehicle did not remain at the scene.

The victim was taken to a trauma centre with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.

Investigators said they are searching for a light-coloured SUV in connection with the incident.