A 40-year-old pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run in Brampton early yesterday morning.

Motorists called police to Bovaird Dr. E. near Conestoga Dr. around 5:50 a.m. The man was lying on the road in the westbound lanes, roughly 200 metres from the intersection.

He was taken to hospital, where he died of his injuries. He was identified as Mandeep Bhagtana, a Brampton resident and married father of two children.

A portion of the driver's side-view mirror from the vehicle that hit him was left behind.

Police said they did not have a description of the vehicle or any suspects, but said they can trace the vehicle based on the piece of the mirror.

Police were appealing for witnesses and the driver to contact them.

"We're hoping the driver will come forward, it's in their best interest," said Const. Wayne Patterson of Peel Regional Police. "We understand it was dark out, the weather was inclement, it was pouring rain."

Anyone with information can call Peel Region police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3710. Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).