Toronto Police investigating the April 27 hit and run incident that left a local man with critical injuries in the Royal York and Evans Ave. area.
A heartbroken South Etobicoke mom has made an emotional plea for a hit-and-run motorist to surrender after hitting her son and leaving him critically wounded on a busy road.
Her 29-year-old son suffered critical injuries after being hit around 2:29 a.m. on April 27 near Royal York Road and Evans Avenue.
The driver of the vehicle fled the scene leaving the man fighting for his life in an area hospital.
“I am sending out a plea in case you (the driver) or anyone who knows anything to please come forward,” a woman identified as Monica Wilson wrote on social media.
An emotional mom made a heartbreaking plea for hit and run driver who hit son to surrender to police.
“Some day you will be caught and arrested and the longer you wait the worse it will be for you.”
Monica is seeking answers as “to why you left my only son laying in the street and drove away.”
Police said the driver of the vehicle struck the pedestrian near the intersection and did not remain at the scene. They said the vehicle was last seen driving westbound on Evans Avenue.
“I don’t know if you were intoxicated, distracted, scared, or just simply cold hearted but I beg you to please just come forward,” Monica pleaded.
The son was rushed to a trauma centre with “life-threatening injuries.”
The saddened mom still can’t believe her son was hit by a vehicle and left on the road to die, but he survived.
Police said the investigation is continuing and have not released a description of the suspect or the vehicle.
The post led to about 40 residents showing their support and offering best wishes to her ailing son.
“I am so sorry your family is facing this. How is your son doing?” asked Dayna-Lorraine Halverson. “Please know the community stands with you.”
“I am so sad to hear that your son had been involved in this hit and run,” offered Susan Raddata.
Jeannine Mir sent the upset family prayers and hugs.
“So very sorry for what your family is going through,” she said. “The driver will be caught. I hope your son recovers fully.”