Police say they are looking for a dark-coloured Mercedes with front-end damage in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Scarborough on Thursday night.

According to police, a 56-year-old woman was attempting to cross Markham Road at Nashdene Road at around 9:45 p.m. when she was struck by the vehicle.

Police say the male driver initially stopped and got of his vehicle but fled the area before police arrived.

The woman was then pronounced dead on scene.

Police are asking any area residents or business owners to contact them if they have any surveillance camera footage.

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