Peel police and paramedics were called to the intersection of Dundas Street East and Neilco Court, east of Dixie Street, shortly before 8:30 p.m., after a vehicle heading east struck a pedestrian.
When emergency crews arrived, they found a man without vital signs and suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Const. Jennifer Dagg said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The Office of Major Conflict and our Forensic Reconnaissance Services will be on hand,” Doug said.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the spot.
“It is still early in the investigation to determine if there are any charges to be brought,” Dagg said.
The police ask anyone who has information to contact the investigators at 905-453-2121 ext. 3710 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.