Police arrested a suspect in a downtown hit-and-run earlier this week and are appealing for the public’s help as they continue to work to identify the victim.
The pedestrian, initially described as being in his 40s, was lying on Yonge Street south of College Street around 4:20 a.m. Monday when he was struck by a southbound vehicle.
The vehicle then fled the scene.
In a news release issued Friday, police confirmed they have since arrested a suspect in connection with the collision.
Abdikdir Mohamed Ibrahim, 30, was arrested yesterday and charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing death and dangerous operation causing death.
However, police say investigators have so far been unable to identify the victim.
An artist’s illustration of the victim has been released and police are appealing for anyone with information about his identity to come forward.
The victim is described as six-foot-nine tall and weighs 172 pounds. with gray and black curly hair.
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