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Toronto police arrest hit-and-run suspect after surrender

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 2:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Toronto police arrested 52-year-old Joao Cabral after he surrendered for a hit-and-run.
The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2026 at Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue.
A 34-year-old woman was struck at a signalized crossing and suffered serious injuries.
Cabral faces charges of failing to stop, obstructing justice, careless driving causing bodily harm, and driving without a licence.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Toronto police arrested 52-year-old Joao Cabral after he surrendered for a hit-and-run.
The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2026 at Lansdowne Avenue and Brandon Avenue.
A 34-year-old woman was struck at a signalized crossing and suffered serious injuries.
Cabral faces charges of failing to stop, obstructing justice, careless driving causing bodily harm, and driving without a licence.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.