A deadly hit‑and‑run in North York has led to an urgent search for 32‑year‑old Walter Omar Montes De Oca Munoz of King City, who has been identified by Toronto Police as the suspect in a fatal collision. The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, March 6, 2026, at the busy intersection of Steeles Avenue West and Gerry Fitzgerald Drive, where a pedestrian was killed after a violent two‑vehicle crash. Police released the suspect’s image as part of their appeal for public assistance in locating him.
Investigators say the crash began when a 19‑year‑old woman driving a Volkswagen Tiguan attempted to make a left turn at the intersection around 7 p.m. At the same time, a man driving an Acura MDX—now identified as Montes De Oca Munoz—was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed and allegedly disobeyed the traffic signal, causing a severe collision in the middle of the intersection. The force of the impact sent the Acura spinning out of control.
Police reported that the Acura then struck a utility pole on the northwest corner of the intersection. The pole collapsed and fell onto a 62‑year‑old male pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Emergency crews responded immediately, but the victim could not be saved. The crash site was cordoned off for hours as collision reconstruction officers examined debris, vehicle damage, and traffic‑signal timing to determine the full sequence of events.
According to Toronto Police, the driver of the Acura—Montes De Oca Munoz—abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, leaving behind the wreckage and the fatally injured pedestrian. Authorities have since issued a public alert naming him as the suspect and urging anyone with information to come forward. He is described as five‑foot‑seven, with a muscular build and dark brown hair.
The fatal hit‑and‑run has deeply affected the surrounding community, where residents expressed shock that a routine evening commute turned into a deadly tragedy. The intersection, located near commercial plazas and busy traffic corridors, is known for heavy vehicle flow during evening hours. Police continue to review surveillance footage from nearby businesses in hopes of tracking the suspect’s movements after he fled the scene.
As the investigation continues, Toronto Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating Walter Omar Montes De Oca Munoz. He is wanted for failing to remain at the scene of a collision causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle. Authorities emphasize that even small pieces of information could be crucial in bringing closure to the victim’s family and ensuring accountability for the deadly crash.
