A 76-year-old pedestrian has died following a hit-and-run collision in Ajax, Ontario, prompting a further investigation by Durham Regional Police.

According to police, the incident occurred on October 17, 2026, at approximately 4:45 p.m. near Ringer Road and Harwood Avenue North. The pedestrian was reportedly crossing Harwood Avenue North within a crosswalk when he was struck by a white 2014 Dodge Ram pickup truck.

The vehicle initially left the scene. Police said the pedestrian was first believed to have suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital. His condition later deteriorated, and he was transferred to a Toronto-area trauma centre, where he subsequently died.

Investigators located the vehicle and its 69-year-old female driver shortly after the collision. The cause and circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.

Police are asking witnesses and anyone with dashcam, cellphone or surveillance footage to come forward to assist investigators.

The case highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers involved in collisions to remain at the scene and cooperate with authorities.