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York Police Charge Man in Fatal Vaughan Hit-and-Run
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Fatal Hit-and-Run Incident
York Regional Police reported that a 60-year-old woman from Richmond Hill was struck by a northbound vehicle on Pine Valley Drive near Major Mackenzie Drive. The victim was found dead two days after the collision. The driver fled the scene, prompting a fatal hit-and-run investigation.
Investigation Details
Police identified the suspect vehicle as a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van model-year 2020-2022. Video of the van in the area on the day of the incident and debris linked to the vehicle were released to the public. With community assistance, investigators located the van the following Tuesday. The suspect, Kamel Hazime, a 41-year-old resident of Vaughan, was arrested on Friday and is now charged with failure to stop after an accident resulting in death.
Official Statements & Responses
York Regional Police issued a news release stating that they are urging anyone with information about the crash—or who may have interacted with the suspect vehicle, including repairing or altering it—to contact police or Crime Stoppers. The release warned that assisting the suspect could constitute a separate criminal offence.
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Impact and Next Steps
The case underscores ongoing concerns about hit-and-run incidents in the Greater Toronto Area. Police continue to investigate potential accomplices and have indicated that anyone found helping to repair or conceal the van could face additional charges. Community members are being asked to remain vigilant and report any relevant information to aid the investigation.