Posted on Wednesday May 22, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are seeking witnesses after a 16-year-old boy was struck and killed in the City of Vaughan.
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024. at 10:45 p.m., police were called to the area of Martin Grove Road and Jackman Crescent for a collision involving a mini bike and a vehicle at a four-way stop.
When police arrived on the scene of the collision, they found a male youth with life-threatening injuries. The 16-year-old was transported to hospital where he sadly succumbed to his injuries.
A 24-year-old man from Vaughan has been charged.
Charged: - Harnoor CHAUHAN, 24, of Vaughan
| Charges laid: - Dangerous Operation Causing Death
- Fail to Stop After Accident Causing Death
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
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At the time of the offence, CHAUHAN was bound by a release order for unrelated offences.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage or video surveillance of the area, including doorbell cameras, around the time of the collision to please come forward.
Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/24-155828 or by scanning the attached QR code.
Information can be provided to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
24-155828
May 22, 2024
