A 20-year-old female pedestrian has been transported from the scene of a hit-and-run collision in Brampton to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

The incident took place in the area of Queen Street West and Mississauga Road at around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Officers said the suspect vehicle – described as a black SUV with damage to the left-side mirror – fled the scene following the crash.

Roads were blocked off in the vicinity while police conducted an investigation. The area has since reopened.