It is alleged the vehicle Sahil Arora was driving struck and killed a 46-year-old man on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, on Rabbit Hill Road. It is believed the male pedestrian was walking from the southeast corner to the southwest corner in a marked crosswalk at Hodgson Boulevard when he was struck by a vehicle.
The investigation culminated with the arrest of Arora last week, thanks in part to an observant member of the public and some persistent police work undertaken by investigators.
“We were able to identify the vehicle thanks to a tip from the public, eventually locating the accused overseas, and he agreed to return to Canada to face the charges,” explained Sgt. Brad Harsch, who has been investigating the pedestrian fatality over the last 16 months.
“The deceased’s family has been living this nightmare for the last year and half. Hopefully, in some small way, this will bring a level of closure for his wife and two children,” said Harsch.
Arora is charged with hit and run causing death and dangerous driving causing death.
Background:
A 46-year-old man died following injuries sustained during an Oct. 5th hit-and-run collision on Rabbit Hill Road in Southwest Edmonton.
The male was struck by a vehicle travelling northbound on Rabbit Hill Road at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014, while walking from the southeast corner to the southwest corner in a marked crosswalk at Hodgson Boulevard.
The complainant, a father of two young children, remained in hospital in critical condition until Thursday evening, where he succumbed to his injuries.