Residents and autobody shops are being asked to be on the lookout for a red Honda Fit with front-end damage as Peel police continue to look for a hit-and-run driver that seriously injured a female cyclist Thursday (Aug. 25).

“There is no doubt the driver of this vehicle is aware they were involved in a collision and likely panicked before fleeing the scene,” said Peel Major Collision Bureau Sgt. Peter Duivesteyn in a news release. “We would like to hear from this individual.

Staff Sgt. Gary Carty said it’s not too late for the driver to come forward.

“Panic is often the motivation to leave the scene of a collision,” Carty said in the news release.

Police say forensic evidence from the scene of the collision on McLaughlin Road south of Steeles Avenue indicates it was a Fit that hit the 26-year-old cyclist.

The car may have damage to the hood and will have damage to the windshield, police said.

Police said they would like to hear from any local auto body repair shops completeing repairs on a red Honda Fit with front end and hood damage.

“Police are interested in inspecting any such vehicles,” according to the release.

The victim remains in hospital and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Collision Bureau at 905-453-2121, ext. 3710, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).