Man, 21, arrested in hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old girl in Brampton

By News staff

Peel police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 16-year-old girl in Brampton back in January.

On Jan. 5, a motorist found a female pedestrian laying in the eastbound lanes of Queen Street, east of Cherrycrest Drive and called emergency services just before 12:30 a.m.

The girl was suffering from life-threatening injuries and was taken to a trauma centre. She later died of her injuries.

The victim was identified as Dianna Manan of Toronto.

Following a lengthy investigation, police arrested Adhinath Sankar of Vaughan on Thursday

He was charged with failure to remain causing death and was held for a bail hearing on Friday.

 

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