York Regional Police have filed charges in connection with a hit-and-run in Vaughan that killed a motorcyclist.
Police were called to the area of Highway 7 and Martin Grove Road around 10:50 p.m. on July 19 for a fatal collision between a silver Honda Civic and a Kawasaki sport bike.
A 44-year-old male motorcyclist from Rexdale was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision. The driver and passenger of the Honda Civic were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
On July 20, investigators said they believe the motorcycle and Mini Cooper were traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision and that the Mini Cooper did not stay put. They released a description of the vehicle and appealed for the driver to come forward.
Police said Friday that the driver of the Mini Cooper contacted police on Aug. 4 to turn himself in.
Francis Chock, 47, of Vaughan now faces a list of charges including dangerous operation causing death, dangerous operation causing bodily harm, failure to stop after a crash resulting in death, failure to stop after a crash resulting in bodily harm and driving a motor vehicle vehicle on the highway while performing a stunt.
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