

Joshua Freeman, CP24.com





Toronto police say they have identified two persons of interest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Bloorcourt Village that left a woman dead over the weekend.

Nelisa Damota, a 39-year-old mother, was killed May 31 after she was struck by two vehicles at Bloor Street West and Dovercourt Road around 9 p.m.

Police said she was struck by a vehicle after she asked her husband to pull over so that she could go to the bank across the street. She was struck as she crossed the road and was knocked into the path of a second vehicle. She was rushed to hospital where she died a short time later.

The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene.

Police said Tuesday that they had located the car itself -- an older white Mercedes Benz S-Class – after the owner’s lawyer got in touch with investigators.

However police said the owner had provided police with very limited information and the suspected driver remains outstanding.

Police said Wednesday they are now looking to speak with anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Kebreab Ashame, 34, and Deriba Wakene, 55 on both the day of the incident (May 31) and on June 1. Authorities have not said why they are looking for the two, but did not refer to them as suspects.

Police released photos of the two and are asking anyone with information to get in touch with investigators at 416-808-1900 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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