Renewed Appeal for Witnesses Following Serious Markham Hit-and-Run

Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are renewing their appeal for witnesses after a 19-year-old pedestrian suffered life-altering injuries in a hit-and-run collision in the City of Markham.

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 3:41 p.m., police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck at the intersection of Denison Street and Featherstone Avenue. The victim was located 50 meters east of the intersection after being struck and carried on the hood of the vehicle. She was transported to a trauma centre, where she remains in critical condition.

Due to the time of day and traffic volume, investigators are appealing to drivers who were in the area and may have dashcam footage, particularly vehicles equipped with continuous-loop recording systems such as Tesla models. New video of the collision and suspect vehicle’s route has been released to help identify the driver. The footage shows a 2016 to 2020 Aegean Blue, four-door Honda Civic with winter tires striking the pedestrian. The suspect drove into oncoming traffic to proceed through a red light at Middlefield Road, turned northbound, and was later seen travelling eastbound on Highglen Avenue in a dangerous manner.

Investigators are reminding the public that anyone who assists the suspect in concealing, repairing or altering the vehicle to avoid detection is committing a criminal offence of Accessory After the Fact and may face charges. This includes any person who performs or arranges body work, paint work, or mechanical repairs intended to hide damage caused in this collision.

Investigators are urging anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time and has not yet spoke with police, to come forward. Anyone who is afraid to contact police but has information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

A direct message to the driver: You were involved in a serious collision which left a young pedestrian with life-changing injuries. Fleeing the scene makes you criminally liable for a serious offence. We are urging you to seek legal advice and turn yourself in. Police have video of your vehicle and your route – you will be identified.