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When was the hit and run in Unionville Ontario?

When was the hit and run in Unionville Ontario?

On Monday, June 15, 2020, at 8:22 a.m., York Regional Police were called to Unionville (Markham), Ontario to investigate a “hit-and-run” involving a cyclist. The cyclist, Mr. Safet Tairoski, age 50, described as a loving father and grandfather, later died from his injuries after being left at the side of the road by the fleeing motorist.

Who is Alexandra Forrestall, hit and run suspect?

Investigators located the damaged vehicle at an auto repair shop in Markham and arrested the suspect, Alexandra Forrestall, age 25, of Unionville (Markham), Ontario.

What happens if you turn yourself in for a hit and run?

If involved in a hit in run, when you turn yourself in to police may increase the chance of indemnity. Typically, insurance companies won’t offer to pay your legal dues if the person you hit with your car wants to sue you. Taking responsibility puts you in good faith with the company. Remember, there are no time limits on arrest warrants.

Who are the victims of hit and run?

According to a recent study by the American Automobile Association, hit-and-run deaths are now an “all-time high”. The study found that most victims of fatal hit-and-run collisions – 65 percent – were pedestrians or cyclists, and that almost 20 percent of all pedestrian deaths over the last decade were caused by hit-and-run drivers.

Who was charged in the hit and run in Markham?

Police have charged 25-year-old Alexandra Forrestall, from Markham, with failure to stop at a collision causing death, public mischief and obstructing justice. “I want to thank our community for quickly coming forward to provide valuable video evidence in this investigation,” York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said.

On Monday, June 15, 2020, at 8:22 a.m., York Regional Police were called to Unionville (Markham), Ontario to investigate a “hit-and-run” involving a cyclist. The cyclist, Mr. Safet Tairoski, age 50, described as a loving father and grandfather, later died from his injuries after being left at the side of the road by the fleeing motorist.

Investigators located the damaged vehicle at an auto repair shop in Markham and arrested the suspect, Alexandra Forrestall, age 25, of Unionville (Markham), Ontario.

According to a recent study by the American Automobile Association, hit-and-run deaths are now an “all-time high”. The study found that most victims of fatal hit-and-run collisions – 65 percent – were pedestrians or cyclists, and that almost 20 percent of all pedestrian deaths over the last decade were caused by hit-and-run drivers.