Police are still in search of information about the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that left a four-year-old girl injured Tuesday afternoon.

The girl was hit by a car while crossing de Lorimier Ave. just north of de Rouen St. at 4:20 p.m. with her mother. Late in the evening, police referred to her injuries as "relatively minor."

Her life is not in danger. The child was initially believed to have suffered severe head injuries.

Police were in the area again Wednesday looking for more information and witness accounts. They are seeking a male suspect in his 50s of 60s with long, grey, curly hair who was driving a dark vehicle, either navy, dark blue or black, according to witness accounts.

“Police officers would really like to meet with this person,” said Montreal police representative Anie Lemieux. “We're asking this person to please go to the local station near wherever you are to speak with police officers to try and explain why you fled the scene,.”

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or may have seen something suspicious involving a vehicle heading north on de Lorimier to call 911 or Info-Crime at 514-393-1133.

“We would like to meet with others who might have seen what happened or might have noticed a suspicious car fleeing the scene,” said Lemieux.

Dangerous area

The owner of a nearby home daycare, Younis Kadi was near the park when the car struck the girl.

“I think the child who was with an adult, somehow she got free and the accident occurred,” he said.

A police car was at the corner of the park Wednesday watching for speeders.

The officer on duty told CTV he often catches people there going 70 kilometres per hour in a 50 zone.

Residents agree speeding is a problem in the area, but also point to a short crosswalk light that only allows pedestrians to cross for 10 seconds before it begins to flash orange.

That’s not long enough, especially with children, said Kadi.

The local borough council said it is working to address these complaints, but has been told it's complicated.

The city's central traffic department is responsible for de Lorimier Ave. a major avenue that comes straight off the Jacques Cartier Bridge.