Windsor police investigating after elderly man fatally struck in hit-and-run

An elderly man has died following an early morning car collision in Windsor, say police.

According tothe Windsor Police Service's major crimes unit, the man was fatally struck in a hit-and-run incident.

At 7:27 a.m. Friday, police tweeted thatElliott Street West between Bruce Avenueand Janette Avenue and part of Janette Avenue was closed while police were investigating the incident.

Four hours later, police updated the Twitter post, adding that a man had been found with life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

Police confirmed to CBC News the man was elderly and had been fatally struck.

Grocery bags and a cart could be seen strewnonto the road where the incident happened.

In a tweet, police asked residents in the area to check their surveillance cameras for any footage of the incident.

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