Police urge driver of hit-and-run to come forward

Brantford man reported missing found deceased

Brantford Police are asking anyone who witnessed an early morning hit-and-run Sunday to come forward with information.

At about 2:30 am, police said a 21-year-old woman was hit as she was walking near Market Street and Chatham Street.

A vehicle, said to be a gray SUV driven by a man who had a female passenger, sped away without stopping to offer assistance.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police suspect the vehicle involved will have front-end damage, including a broken headlight.

They urge anyone who saw the collision or may have footage of the incident to contact Const. B. Lee at 519-756-7050, ext. 2820 and remind the public that failing to remain at the scene of a collision is a serious offence.

Brantford Police are urging the driver and passenger to come forward.

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