Teen Critically Hurt in Markham Hit-and-Run Incident

Warning: The article contains a video that some readers might find disturbing.

York Regional Police (YRP) have shared new footage showing the moment when a 19‑year‑old pedestrian was hit and critically injured in a hit‑and‑run incident in Markham, as they make another appeal for witnesses and dashcam videos.

The accident took place on Feb. 19 at 3:41 p. m. at Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue. Authorities report that the victim was carried about 50 metres on the hood of the car before falling to the street. She is still hospitalized with serious injuries.

The recently released video shows a 2016-2020 Aegean Blue, four‑door Honda Civic equipped with winter tires driving against traffic to run a red light at Middlefield Road before hitting the pedestrian. The suspect vehicle then fled northbound and was later spotted speeding east on Highglen Avenue.

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Investigators point out that many drivers were likely in the area due to the time of day. They are specifically asking drivers with continuous-loop dashcams, including Tesla owners, to check their recordings.

Police also issued a warning to anyone who might be assisting the driver in hiding the vehicle.

“Anyone who assists the suspect in concealing, repairing or altering the vehicle to avoid detection is committing a criminal offence,” investigators stated, adding that arranging bodywork or paint repairs could result in charges.

York Regional Police also sent a direct message to the driver, urging them to get legal advice and turn themselves in.

“You were involved in a serious collision which left a young pedestrian with life‑changing injuries,” reads their statement. “Fleeing the scene makes you criminally liable for a serious offence. Police have video of your vehicle and your route – you will be identified.”

If anyone witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage but hasn’t yet contacted police, they’re urged to reach out to investigators.

York Regional Police (YRP) have released a new video capturing the moment a 19‑year‑old pedestrian was struck and critically injured in a hit‑and‑run in Markham in February. Photo: YRP/You Tube.

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