Man charged in fatal hit-and-run in Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill, York Regional Police have charged a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a 70-year-old man dead in Richmond Hill Saturday.
Police said the elderly man was crossing Yonge Street south of Bond Crescent when he was struck by a northbound dark-coloured SUV around 7 p.m.
The man was rushed to hospital where he later died of his injuries.
The driver fled the scene.
Police said Monday that a Richmond Hill man turned himself in to police on Sunday in connection with the incident. He also surrendered a 2009 black Ford Escape with front-end damage.
A 43-year-old suspect, identified as Darryl Sylver, has been charged with fail to remain causing death.
Police are asking for anyone with information about his whereabouts on the evening of the collision to get in touch with investigators at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7704 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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