Arrest Made in Fatal Fail to Remain Collision (1)

Region of Peel– Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance into the investigation of a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on May 1, 2019 at 5:07 p.m. at the intersection of Sorrento Drive and Elia Avenue in Mississauga.

Rafaela Piedrasanta, a 75 year-old woman from Mississauga, was walking from the south side of Elia Avenue to the north side of Elia Avenue at Sorrento Drive when she was struck by a white Ford Pick-Up truck that was turning right.  The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital where she died of her injuries.  

On May 2, 2019, investigators recovered the vehicle involved in the collision. Seyenthan Sivakumaran, a 37 year old man from Mississauga, was arrested and charged with Failure to Stop at a Scene of Accident Cause Death. He is set to appear for a bail hearing on May 3, 2019 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Anyone with information related to this collision is asked to contact the Major Collision Bureau (905) 453–2121, ext. 3710.  Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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N/R #19-127.1

Inc. #190158492

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