A man faces charges in connection with a collision in Brampton last month that killed a 71-year-old victim, Peel Regional Police say.
Police said the accident occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the intersection of Mountainash Road and Countryside Drive.
Officers said two vehicles were involved and a pedestrian standing on the southeast corner of Countryside Drive was struck by one of the vehicles after the initial collision.
The pedestrian, a 71-year-old man, was taken to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries.
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Peel’s paramedics previously told Global News that two others were also taken to the hospital.
In an update Tuesday, police said the pedestrian died recently.
A 19-year-old Brampton man was charged Friday with dangerous operation causing bodily injury and dangerous operation causing death.
He is scheduled to appear in court in December.
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