Arrest Made in Fatal Fail to Remain Collision
Region of Peel – Investigators with the Major Collision Bureau (MCB) have arrested a Toronto man in connection with a fatal fail‑to‑remain collision involving a pedestrian in Mississauga.
On Wednesday, April 15, shortly after 3:45 a.m., police responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Derry Road and Hurontario Street.
A dark-coloured SUV travelling westbound on Derry Road struck a male pedestrian within the intersection and fled the scene. The pedestrian was then struck and dragged a short distance by a second vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene.
The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man from Brampton, sustained fatal injuries.
On Friday, April 17, members of the Major Collision Bureau arrested and charged 61‑year‑old Sergio Dacosta of Toronto with failing to stop at the scene of a collision resulting in death.
Investigators have located and seized the vehicle believed to have been involved in the collision.
Anyone with information or relevant footage is asked to contact MCB investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3710. Information may also be provided anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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