One person is dead after two vehicles crashed in Brampton early Sunday and one of the drivers fled the scene on foot, Peel police say.

Police said the crash occurred at Castlemore Road and Highway 50 at about 12:25 a.m.

A passenger of one vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of that vehicle was taken to a trauma centre.

Police said the driver of the second vehicle did not remain at the scene. His damaged vehicle, however, was left near the intersection.

Peel police's major collision bureau is investigating.