Man charged in Vaughan hit-and-run that killed 60-year-old woman, suspect van still missing
A 41-year-old Vaughan man faces a charge of failure to stop after an accident resulting in death in the Oct.
Man charged in Vaughan hit-and-run that killed 60-year-old woman, suspect van still missing A 41-year-old Vaughan man faces a charge of failure to stop after an accident resulting in death in the Oct. 4 collision that killed a 60-year-old live-in caregiver, while police continue to search for the suspect vehicle. A 41-year-old man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run in Vaughan earlier this month that killed a 60-year-old woman. York Regional Police Const. Kevin Nebrija provided the latest update on the investigation into the deadly collision, which happened on the evening of Oct. 4, around 8:30 p.m. The collision occurred in the area of Pine Valley Drive, just north of Major Mackenzie Drive, police said. According to York Regional Police, a woman was walking northbound on Pine Valley Drive when she was fatally struck by a vehicle heading north. Police previously identified the victim as a live-in caregiver.Video Captures Victim Walking To WorkShe had gotten off a bus at that time and was walking to work. Video released by police earlier this month appears to show the moments leading up to the collision. In the footage, a woman can be seen walking on the shoulder of the road with a small suitcase and a flashlight that evening.It is unclear if the victim died instantly, but investigators previously said that, based on the severity of her injuries, the driver would have known they had hit someone. On Oct. 16, investigators charged Kamel Hazime, of Vaughan, with failure to stop after accident resulting in death. The charge has not been tested in court.Investigators obtained surveillance footage of what they believed to be the suspect vehicle and identified it as a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, model year 2020 to 2022. Police confirmed that vehicle debris found at the scene of the collision belonged to a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. Police said the Sprinter van has not yet been located. The search for the suspect vehicle continues.Police Appeal Over Concealed Van DamageYork police said that anyone who helps conceal, repair or alter a vehicle to avoid detection may be committing a criminal offence and could face charges. In a news release on Monday, police said: This includes anyone who performs or arranges body work, paint work or mechanical repairs intended to conceal damage caused in the collision. Investigators are appealing to anyone who has interacted with Hazime in relation to the suspect vehicle to contact them.They add that anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing as police work to locate the van and gather more information about the fatal collision.
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