YORK REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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York Regional Police have laid charges against a 33-year-old man from Markham in connection with a fail-to-remain collision in the City of Markham.
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police were called to the area of South Park Road and Saddlecreek Drive for a report of a collision. While officers were responding, they learned that one of the vehicles, a blue Porsche convertible, was fleeing from the scene. Investigation revealed the Porsche had struck a white Hyundai Santa Fe, then went off the road onto the grass. The Porsche fled from the scene, going west on South Park Road. The driver of the Santa Fe was not injured.
Through the investigation, officers located the suspect vehicle at a residence in Markham. It had significant damage consistent with the collision. The driver was arrested and has been charged.
Charged: Safiullah Zalmai, 33, of the City of Markham
Charges:
- Dangerous Operation
- Fail to Stop
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7241, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have video or dashcam footage of the collision, are being asked to please come forward.
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