Oliver Hit-and-Run: Man Charged in Fatal 2025 Crash Arrested in Quebec

A man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run near Oliver in June 2025 has been arrested in Quebec, according to BC Highway Patrol. Police said the arrest followed joint work by BC Highway Patrol, RCMP "C" Division and the Sûreté du Québec.

Pedestrian died at the scene

On June 15, 2025, BC Highway Patrol officers responded to a single-vehicle incident near the Cassini Winery, south of Oliver, police said. A 22-year-old man walking in the area was struck by a vehicle and died at the scene. Police said the driver did not stay at the scene.

According to police, tips from the public and investigative work later led officers to identify a suspect.

Charge and arrest

On June 5, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved one charge against Dominic Kavanagh Latreille:

• Failing to remain at the scene of a collision, under section 320.16(3) of the Criminal Code

Police said Kavanagh Latreille was arrested in Drummondville on October 14, 2026, by the RCMP with help from the Sûreté du Québec. He appeared in court the next day, October 15, and was remanded in custody.

BC Sheriffs then transported Kavanagh Latreille back to British Columbia for court, police said. The charge has not been proven in court.

Police still seeking information

BC Highway Patrol thanked members of the public who provided information during the investigation and said it continues to ask anyone with more information about the collision to come forward.

Anyone who can help is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol – Keremeos at 250-499-2250 and quote file (2100) 2025-1881.