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Police search for male who fled Thursday's crash on Essa Rd.

Barrie police have released two surveillance photos of a person running from the scene at Essa Road and Anne Street

Barrie city police want to identify a male who fled on foot from a serious crash on Essa Road, Thursday afternoon.

The other driver was seriously injured in the crash, which happened just south of Anne Street at 2:45 p.m. She was airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre by an Air Ornge helicopter. 

City police have released two surveillance photos of a person running from the scene.

Anyone who recognizes the male is asked to call 705-705-7025, ext. 2912.

Police tell BarrieToday the woman's injuries "will require a significant stay in hospital."