Hamilton police make arrest in January hit-and-run that killed man, 70, and his dog
Hamilton police say they arrested a 32-year-old Hamilton man six weeks after a hit-and-run in the Glenview West neighbourhood that killed a man and his dog.
The driver, 32, faces four charges
Hamilton police say they arrested a 32-year-old Hamilton man, six weeks after a hit-and-run in the Glenview West neighbourhood that killed a man and his dog.
Police say a 70-year-old and his dog were believed to be crossing Lawrence Road near Cochrane Road in the city's east end on Jan. 30 at 8:30 p.m.
The driver of a Dodge Dakota pickup truck coming eastbound hit them both and fled the scene.
The dog died at the scene and police said the man died in hospital.
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The man arrested is facing four charges:
- Fail to Stop Cause Death
- Operation While Prohibited
- Fail to Comply Probation
- Fail to Comply Probation
The accused's bail was opposed, according to police.
The incident is among a string of others where drivers have hit pedestrians, prompting advocates to say the "urgent situation" of pedestrian safety needs to be addressed.