Markham Hit-and-Run Leaves 19-Year-Old with Life-Altering Injuries
York Regional Police are urgently appealing for public assistance in locating a driver involved in a horrific hit-and-run incident in Markham that left a 19-year-old woman with severe, life-changing injuries. The collision occurred on Thursday afternoon, with the victim being carried approximately 50 metres on the hood and windshield of the suspect's vehicle before the driver fled the scene.
Details of the Incident
The incident took place around 3:40 p.m. on February 19, 2026, at the intersection of Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue. According to police, the 19-year-old victim had just exited a bus and was crossing the intersection northbound when she was struck by a vehicle turning eastbound onto Denison Street from Featherstone Avenue.
"The victim had left a bus at this intersection and was making her way northbound across the intersection towards Denison," said Constable Lisa Moskaluk during a press briefing on Friday. "This vehicle continued with the victim on their hood for about 50 metres. They would have known that they had struck somebody as they carried her for quite some time."
Police emphasize that the driver must have been aware of the collision, given the distance the victim was carried. After traveling eastbound on Denison Street with the victim on the hood, the vehicle approached a red light at Middlefield Avenue. Instead of stopping, the driver entered oncoming traffic to avoid waiting, then turned northbound onto Middlefield Avenue, nearly causing additional collisions.
Victim's Condition and Police Appeal
The young woman was found on the roadway east of the intersection and was transported to hospital with critical but stable injuries. Police have described her injuries as "life-altering," underscoring the severity of the incident.
Investigators are searching for a 2016 to 2020 electric blue, four-door Honda Civic with specific distinguishing features:
- Chrome trim
- Tinted passenger windows
- Winter tires mounted on steel rims
- Significant front-end and windshield damage
York Regional Police's Major Collision Investigation Unit is urging anyone with information to come forward. This includes:
- Witnesses who have not yet spoken with authorities
- Individuals who may have dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision
- Anyone who might have seen the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene
Police can be contacted at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7704, or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online. The investigation remains active as authorities work to identify and apprehend the responsible driver.
