Driver receives life-threatening injuries on roadside in Markham

A 27-year-old man remains in life-threatening condition in a trauma centre after he was hit by a passing car when he had got out of his vehicle parked at the side of the road in Markham Friday. 

According to York Regional Police, the driver of a Hyundai Genesis had pulled over to investigate a noise coming from the vehicle when a southbound Honda Civic struck the open door, throwing the driver a considerable distance on Donald Cousens Parkway, south of Copper Creek Drive, on Jan. 12 at about 6 p.m.

The passenger of the Hyundai received a minor injury, police said, and the driver of the Civic sustained minor injuries and remained at the scene.

No charges have been laid at this time, police said.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or who have dashcam footage or video surveillance of the area around the time of the collision, to come forward. Footage can be uploaded here. https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-12580

Information can be provided to the major collision investigation unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.1800222tips.com.