Update - Suspect Vehicle Identified in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision in Vaughan

October 16, 2026 Media Release

Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit have identified a suspect vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision in the City of Vaughan and are seeking the public’s assistance with locating it.

On October 4, 2026, the victim was walking northbound on Pine Valley Drive from Major Mackenzie Drive at approximately 8:30 p.m. As she was walking, she was fatally struck by a vehicle traveling northbound that fled. 

Thanks to the public’s assistance, investigators have obtained security video of the suspect vehicle, described as a white, 2020 to 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. 

Vehicle debris located at the scene where the victim was struck has been confirmed as belonging to a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. 

The suspect vehicle is seen on video turning into the subdivision in the area of Ballantyne Boulevard and Pine Valley Drive, shortly after the timeframe of when the victim was believed to have been struck. 

Investigators have been unable to locate the suspect vehicle and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them. 

Police are reminding the public that anyone who assists a suspect by concealing, repairing or altering a vehicle in an effort to avoid detection may be committing a criminal offence and could face charges. 

This includes anyone who performs or arranges body work, paint work or mechanical repairs intended to conceal damage caused in this collision.

Investigators are urging anyone who has worked on the suspect vehicle, or are in the process of carrying out a repair, to stop immediately and contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit. 

The driver is urged to seek legal advice and turn themself in.

To view the video, click here: https://youtu.be/KPtgrjYHdHM

Any additional video evidence can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-341272(external link) or by scanning the QR code below.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting  www.1800222tips.com. 

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