Canada-Baby in life-threatening condition, 2 women taken to trauma, hit-and-run, Toronto,13 Oct 2019

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Baby in life-threatening condition, two women seriously injured after hit-and-run in Scarborough
A 20-month-old baby is in life-threatening condition and has been rushed to hospital after being struck while standing on a sidewalk in a hit-and-run in Scarborough.

Two women were also hit and were taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries, however they are stable.

Police say the three pedestrians were struck near Ellesmere Road and Pharmacy at around 11 a.m.


Investigators have released a photo of who they believe is an occupant in the hit-and-run at Ellesmere Road and Pharmacy Avenue. It is believed that he is not the driver, but a passenger in the vehicle that fled on foot.


"Const. Alex Li said there may be some sort of damage on the vehicle, probably on the front end of the car. Investigators say they are unsure how hard the impact was.

The driver involved in the collision fled the scene, police said. Investigators say they are looking for a white male with a beard driving a Grey Dodge Journey.

Investigators have released a photograph of who they believe to be a passenger in the vehicle.

There is a full closure at Pharmacy Avenue and Ellesmere Road for a police investigation.

Police are asking anyone with security video or dashboard camera footage of the area to contact investigators or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously."
 
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Vehicle involved in Scarborough hit-and-run found abandoned
As of Tuesday, the mother and grandmother are in stable condition in hospital while the toddler remains in serious condition.

Three occupants of the vehicle got out before fleeing the scene.

Police are still looking for three persons of interest in connection with the incident: Cory Munroe, 49, Derek Desousa, 34, and Amanda Rioux, 30, all of Toronto.
 
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2 suspects sought in Scarborough hit-and-run that injured toddler
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Derek Desousa, 34, (left) and Jeremiah Cook, 40, (right) wanted in connection with a hit-anr-run in Scarborough on Oct. 13, 2019. HANDOUT/Toronto Police Service
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Toronto police are searching for two suspects after two women and a baby were injured in a hit-and-run over the weekend.
 
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2 suspects sought in Scarborough hit-and-run that injured toddler
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Derek Desousa, 34, (left) and Jeremiah Cook, 40, (right) wanted in connection with a hit-anr-run in Scarborough on Oct. 13, 2019. HANDOUT/Toronto Police Service
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Toronto police are searching for two suspects after two women and a baby were injured in a hit-and-run over the weekend.

Wow. If the driver was in the same condition as he was in the attached (I’m assuming mug shots) pics, he was highly impaired. What a waste. Prayers going out for those injured.
 
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Nov 29 2019
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/arrest-hit-and-run-scarborough-toddler-1.5378270

"On Wednesday, a 40-year-old man was arrested. He's alleged to have abandoned the vehicle and run away on foot — but wasn't driving the car at the time of the collision.

He's charged with obstructing police, failing to stop and render assistance, and two counts of fail to stop causing bodily harm.

He's also charged with failing to comply with a probation order and driving while under suspension, and is due in a Scarborough courtroom on Friday for a bail hearing."

"Police are still looking for the alleged driver, a 34-year-old Derek DeSousa, and police are asking for the public's help with any information about his whereabouts. "
Toronto Police Service :: News Release #45556
The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Derek DeSousa, 34, of Toronto, he is wanted for:

1) Two counts of Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
2) Dangerous Operation
3) Fail to Stop/Render Assistance
4) Two counts of Fail to Stop Causing Bodily Harm
5) Fail to Comply with Recognizance
6) Driving While Under Suspension

A second man who is alleged to have abandoned the suspect vehicle - which has since been located - has been identified as Jeremiah Cook, 40, of Toronto. He is wanted for:

1) Obstruct Police
2) Fail to Comply with Probation Order
3) Fail to Stop / Render Assistance
4) Two counts of Fail to Stop Causing Bodily Harm
5) Driving While Under Suspension

Images of both men are attached. Investigators are asking for them to contact a lawyer and turn themselves in."

CityNews Toront
 
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Please just lock these pieces of garbage up for life, we don't have any use for them in a functioning society. Really, your first response after hitting two women and a baby is to get out of the car and run away? These are 40 year old "men", not some scared kids who MAY have garnered a tiny shred of sympathy. Just gross. Beyond rehabilitation. Moo.
 
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Please just lock these pieces of garbage up for life, we don't have any use for them in a functioning society. Really, your first response after hitting two women and a baby is to get out of the car and run away? These are 40 year old "men", not some scared kids who MAY have garnered a tiny shred of sympathy. Just gross. Beyond rehabilitation. Moo.

also a 30-year old woman ugh awful people
 
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2nd suspect arrested in Scarborough hit-and-run that injured toddler
Dec 5 2019
"The hunt for a second suspect wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in Scarborough that injured two women and a toddler is over.

Toronto police say 34-year-old Derek DeSousa has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including two counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, failure to stop and render assistance, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving while under suspension."
 

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