Hamilton Man Charged After Fatal Burlington Hit-and-Run
Photo via Halton Regional Police Service
A Hamilton man is facing a charge in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a woman in Burlington on August 27. Halton Regional Police Service says officers arrested William McArthur, 61, in Oakville on September 1 and charged him with failure to stop at an accident involving death.
Police released McArthur from custody ahead of his next court appearance on November 25, 2026. However, the charge remains an allegation, and the court has not determined guilt.
Police Say the Collision Happened on August 27
According to police, officers responded to the area of Maple Avenue and Richmond Road at approximately 3:45 p.m. on August 27 after a vehicle struck an adult female pedestrian and left the scene. Emergency responders found the woman at the scene, where she died from her injuries.
Afterward, police said the vehicle travelled northbound on Maple Avenue. Investigators described it as a dark-coloured sedan with expected front-end damage and released an image of the vehicle as part of their public appeal.
However, HRPS has not publicly identified the woman. Police also have not released further details about the evidence that led investigators to charge McArthur.
The Investigation Remains Open
Halton police are asking anyone with information regarding the investigation to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-825-4777 ext. 5065. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the Crime Stoppers of Halton website.
Police said McArthur’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 25, 2026.
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