Vaughan Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run, Suspect Vehicle Still Sought
A Vaughan man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Vaughan on October 4, 2026, while the suspect vehicle remains outstanding.
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit have charged a 41-year-old Vaughan man following a fatal hit-and-run collision in the City of Vaughan. On October 4, 2026, a victim was fatally struck by a northbound vehicle on Pine Valley Drive from Major Mackenzie Drive at approximately 8:30 p.m. The vehicle fled the scene.
Security video and vehicle debris from the scene identified the suspect vehicle as a white, 2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. On Friday, October 16, 2026, Kamel HAZIME, 41, of Vaughan, was charged with Failure to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death. The suspect vehicle remains outstanding.
Police are appealing to anyone who interacted with the accused regarding a damaged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van to contact them. Investigators are also urging anyone who has worked on, or is in the process of repairing, the suspect vehicle to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit. Police remind the public that assisting with concealing, repairing, or altering the vehicle to avoid detection may constitute a criminal offence.