NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit have identified and charged a driver following a serious pedestrian fail-to-remain collision in the City of Markham.
On Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at approximately 7:30 a.m., police were called to the intersection of Denison Street and Birchmount Road in Markham for a report of a fail-to-remain collision involving a pedestrian. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 58-year-old woman who had been struck by a white panel van that fled from the scene. The vehicle fled south on Birchmount Road, then went west on Steeles Avenue.
The victim was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Through the investigation, officers were able to identify the vehicle involved. On March 1, 2021, the suspect was arrested in the City of Toronto and he is now facing charges.
CHARGED:
- Alan Biondic, 37, of Markham
CHARGES:
- Failure to Stop at Accident Involving Bodily Harm
- Dangerous Driving
Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision, are being asked to please come forward.
Investigators have opened a digital evidence portal where members of the community can upload any photos, video surveillance or dashcam footage of the collision. Evidence can be uploaded directly to investigators at the following link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/21-66889
York Regional Police is asking anyone with information to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7705, or to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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