Charge laid in fatal investigation

October 27, 2026 - Nanaimo, British Columbia
From: Nanaimo RCMP

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File # 2025-35331

On November 2, 2025, Mahadi Redwan was struck and killed while walking along Island Highway North in Nanaimo.

A comprehensive investigation conducted by the Nanaimo RCMP General Investigation Section identified a suspect.

On October 21, 2026, Wael Hmaied was charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death under the Criminal Code, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Mr. Hmaied turned himself in to police on October 26, 2026. He was later released with several conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on November 10, 2026.

The Nanaimo RCMP would like to thank the public and our partner agencies for their assistance throughout this investigation. This outcome was made possible through the dedicated efforts of frontline officers, specialized investigative units, and civilian staff whose collective work helped advance the investigation and bring it before the courts.

As the matter is now before the courts, no further information will be released at this time.

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