Driver charged following fatal hit-and-run collision

York Regional Police have charged a 41-year-old Vaughan man following a fatal hit-and-run collision in the City of Vaughan.

On October 4, the victim was walking northbound on Pine Valley Drive from Major Mackenzie Drive at approximately 8:30 p.m. As she was walking, she was fatally struck by a vehicle travelling northbound that fled the scene.

With public assistance, investigators obtained security video of the suspect vehicle, described as a white 2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.

Vehicle debris located at the scene where the victim was struck was confirmed to belong to a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.

On October 16, investigators charged Kamel Hazime, 41, of Vaughan, with Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death.

The suspect vehicle remains outstanding.

Investigators are releasing his photo and asking anyone who interacted with the accused about a damaged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to contact them immediately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also contact Crime Stoppers.

Police are reminding the public that anyone who assists with concealing, repairing or altering the vehicle in an effort to avoid detection may be committing a criminal offence and could face charges.

This includes anyone who performs or arranges body work, paint work or mechanical repairs intended to conceal damage caused in this collision.

Investigators are urging anyone who has worked on the suspect vehicle, or are in the process of carrying out a repair, to stop immediately and contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit.

Photo: Kamel Hazime charges with Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death (YRP photo)