Man Charged in Hit-and-Run, Pedestrian Critically Injured

0:00It's March 25th. This is Toronto News Today. Local news powered by AI. York Regional Police have charged a 29-year-old man from Asua in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Markham last month. Nathan Kumar Prasad faces multiple serious charges after allegedly striking a 19-year-old female pedestrian, leaving her with life altering. Injuries The collision occurred on the afternoon of February 19th at the intersection of Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue. Police say the woman was hit by Prasad's vehicle, carried briefly on the hood, and then fell about 50 meters east of the scene. She was rushed to hospital and remains in serious condition. Days after the crash, officers released video footage of the suspect car speeding away, which helped lead to Prasad's arrest last week. The news came in a police update on Wednesday. Meanwhile, searches at Holmes linked to Prasad in Richmond Hill, Asua, and Toronto turned up the suspect vehicle along with the quantity of substances.

1:01He's now charged with dangerous operation, causing bodily harm, failure to stop at the scene, plus opioid trafficking, and two counts of possession for trafficking purposes. Investigators believe Prasad tried to conceal his identity and repair the car's damage. They're urging anyone who sold parts or did work on it to come forward, warning that helpers could face accessory charges as the case moves ahead.