Man critically injured in hit-and-run in Markham: police

A man is in life-threatening condition in hospital after he was struck by a driver in Markham on Saturday night.

York Regional Police say they were called to Birchmount Road and Royal Crest Court, north of 14^th Avenue, at 9:46 p.m. for a report of a man hit by a vehicle.

They arrived to find a pedestrian in critical condition. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The vehicle involved was last seen heading northbound on Birchmount Road.

It was described as a mid-size SUV, possibly light grey in colour.

Police collision investigators are now at the scene.

Birchmount Road was closed between 14^th Avenue and Royal Crest Court for several hours to allow for cleanup and an investigation.