Peel Regional Police have identified a suspect in a hit and run in Mississauga Tuesday night.

A pedestrian was injured when he was hit by a car at the intersection of Hurontario & Absolute, at 8:15 pm.  Peel Police say the vehicle was speeding away from them at the time; the SIU has been called in to look at that aspect.

Investigators say they're looking for 26-year-old Jerome Jackson of Brampton.  He is wanted on charges of: Failure to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Flight from Police, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm, Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm.

Jackson drives a black 2007 Lincoln MKX SUV, with the Ontario plate "BNBA 718".

Police believe Jackson is armed and dangerous and caution anyone who sees him notto approach him, but to call 911 immediately.