Toronto police are asking for the public's assistance locating a suspect vehicle following a fatal collision that left a woman dead in Scarborough.

On Friday night, Aug. 30, police received reports of a collision in the area of Sheppard Avenue East between Abbotsfield Gate and Palmdale Drive. Police said the suspect vehicle failed to remain on scene following the incident.

Forensic evidence revealed that the paint of the vehicle is a dark metallic grey and belonged to a manufacturer in Japan for Mitsubishi vehicle. Police said it is possibly a Lancer or Outlander model between the years 2005-2009.

Glass was found in the victim’s clothing which confirmed that there was windshield damage.

Police made a special appeal to body shops and car dealerships noting this information and asking them to contact police.

Police are urging to members of the public to report any suspicious vehicles.

Police allege that on Friday, the woman was standing in the centre turn lane crossing Sheppard Ave. E from the south side to the north side. The suspect vehicle was travelling eastbound on Sheppard Ave. at a high speed in the centre turn lane when it struck the woman. It was last seen making a right turn onto southbound Warden Ave.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)