TORONTO – Peel Regional Police have arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian with his dump truck in Brampton early Wednesday morning.
The incident happened around 6:25 a.m. ET. when a 21-year-old male was crossing the street in the area of Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road.
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It is alleged the driver of the dump truck fatally struck the victim and fled the scene.
Police said the accused, identified as Sultan Singh Bhamber, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Markham.
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He has since been charged with fail to remain at scene of accident cause death.
Bhamber is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 21.
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