Police have charged a Brampton man after he turned himself in following a hit-and-run crash on the weekend.

The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday while a pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk on the south side of Albion Road in Etobicoke, the Toronto Police Service says.

That’s when the driver of a red Toyota Corolla travelling westbound on Albion Road crossed over into the eastbound lanes and mounted the sidewalk.

Investigators say the driver turned himself in to police on Sunday and has since been charged.

The 58-year old male pedestrian was rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition while the driver fled the scene on foot.

Two passengers inside the Toyota were also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Police say the 40-year-old driver from Brampton has been charged with dangerous operation/bodily harm, leave accident scene/bodily harm, dangerous operation/bodily harm, leave accident scene/bodily harm.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact TPS by calling 416-808-2222. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.


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