Man arrested in Quebec after fatal B.C. hit and run in 2025 near Oliver

A man wanted in a fatal hit and run incident in British Columbia in 2025 has been arrested in Quebec. The collision occurred on June 15, 2025, near Oliver, where a 22-year-old pedestrian was struck and died at the scene. The driver involved did not remain at the scene, leading to a warrant for his arrest. Police were able to identify the suspect through public tips, and the BC Prosecution Service approved the charge against the driver on June 5, 2026.

The man was arrested by RCMP with assistance from the Quebec provincial police near Drummondville, approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Montreal, on October 14, 2026.

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