NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit have charged a 22-year-old man following a serious collision in the City of Markham that left a motorcyclist with life-altering injuries.
On Saturday, July 28, 2018, at approximately 12 p.m., police responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a Honda S2000 on Markham Road, south of Highway 407.
The motorcyclist, a 49-year-old man from Markham, was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition. He survived, but was left with life-altering injuries.
The driver of the Honda, a 21-year-old man from Markham, was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
On Friday, January 25, 2019, the driver of the Honda turned himself into police and has been charged.
Charged:
- Hassan Mir, 22, City of Markham
Charges:
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
Mr. Mir has been released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on Feb. 28, 2019.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or lave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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