Police are searching for a hit and run driver who hit a 64-year-old cyclist injuring her near Burnhamthorpe Road and Highway 427.

Detectives said the woman was cycling eastbound on Burnhamthorpe Road, approaching the on-ramp for Highway 427 north when she was hit.

“The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene,” police said. “The woman was transported to hospital with serious injuries.”

The vehicle is described as a dark-coloured Honda Accord or similar model. An image has been released.

Investigators are asking local residents, business, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact police.

This investigation is being conducted by members of Traffic Services.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).