A Richmond man is facing charges after a woman was struck in a hit-and-run accident two years ago.
After a long investigation by several police agencies, Terry Dai Yee Ma, 29, has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident and causing bodily harm.
The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said that a 30-year-old woman was struck by a car at the intersection of Renfrew and Adanac streets about 1 a.m. on Nov. 8, 2012.
She was taken to hospital with serious injuries and remained there for a lengthy period. The woman later required multiple surgeries and still suffers from life-altering injuries, according to police.
“As in other serious collisions, the investigation into this hit-and-run had unique challenges," said VPD’s traffic section’s Insp. Les Yeo.
“Our investigators never stop looking for those that fail to take responsibility for their actions.”
If you happen to be a driver, added Yeo, that “made the regrettable decision at the time to leave the scene of a collision, you can still do the right thing.”
“This latest arrest shows that while these investigations are complex and take time, our officers will not give up. If your conscience is bothering you, contact us before we come knocking on your door.”
