Hit-and-run driver who seriously injured man in Mississauga hunted by police

Published August 30, 2023 at 9:50 am

Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have charged a 22-year-old man from Brampton, who fled from a serious collision involving a pedestrian and from police. On Saturday, November 4, 2023 at approximately 2:17 a.m., the victim was crossing the roadway at the intersection of Castle Oaks Crossing & Bellchase Trail in Brampton. At that time, a vehicle, alleged to be driven by the accused, was travelling westbound on Castle Oaks Crossing when it struck the victim and fled the scene. The victim was taken to a trauma centre with life threatening injuries and remains in critical condition. A short time later, the suspect vehicle made contact with a patrol vehicle that had attempted to stop the accused. The vehicle was later stopped by police and the driver was arrested. Gurveer Bains, a 22-year-old man from Brampton was charged with the following offences: Operation While Impaired Causing Bodily Harm Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 Mgs Failure To Stop After Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle Flight From Peace Officer He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on November 13, 2023. Around 2:10 a.m., police believe the same vehicle was involved in another Fail to Remain collision with another vehicle in that area. There were no physical injuries reported to police as a result of that incident.

A hit-and-run driver in Mississauga who sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries is being sought by Peel Regional Police.

Investigators with the force’s Major Collision Bureau are also appealing for any witnesses to the Aug. 18 incident in west Mississauga to contact them. Police are also interested in any video footage of the hit-and-run.

According to police, a 58-year-old man was struck by a car as he crossed Dundas Street West mid-block just east of The Credit Woodlands at about 11 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18.

The vehicle then fled the scene after striking the victim, who remains in hospital, police say.

Police describe the vehicle as a dark-coloured, four-door sedan that will have had visible damage to the windshield, driver’s side front fender and driver’s side front wheel well cover (over the tire).

The section of Dundas Street West where the man was struck is also near Westdale Mall and Old Carriage Rd.

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Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision, have dash cam footage or have any other information on the suspect or vehicle to call them at 905-453–2121, ext. 3710, or Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

In addition, police would like to speak with anyone from a vehicle repair centre who has information on the suspect or vehicle.

Police have obtained this video still of a car involved in an Aug. 18 hit-and-run. (Image: Peel Regional Police)

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