Region of Peel – Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau (MCB) have arrested and charged a man following a hit-and-run collision in Brampton that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
On Monday, April 13, shortly after 5 a.m., police responded to the intersection of Bovaird Drive and McLaughlin Road after a pedestrian was struck by multiple vehicles.
Investigators determined that the pedestrian was first struck by a dark blue Toyota RAV4, whose driver failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian was subsequently struck by a passing vehicle whose driver remained at the scene. The victim, a man in his 20s, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Following a thorough investigation, 65-year-old Abdillahi Farah Idere of Brampton was arrested and charged with:
- Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm
- Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm
Anyone with any additional information related to this incident is asked to contact MCB investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3710.
