Police charge woman in fatal Bronson hit-and-run

Ottawa police have charged a woman in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 22-year-old man as he crossed the street on Bronson Avenue last week.

Layla Farook Aman was charged Wednesday with failing to remain causing death. She was released on a promise to appear in court on Oct. 3.

Aman is charged in connection with the hit-and-run that killed Daniel Miller, of Stratford, Ont. on Aug. 17.

Miller was struck by a vehicle as he crossed Bronson Avenue at Somerset Street West at about 3:10 a.m. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene.

Police say they are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information about Aman's whereabouts on the night of Aug. 16 and the early morning hours of Aug. 17 is asked to contact Ottawa police immediately at 613-236-1222, ext. 2481. People can also contact Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477, or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

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  Daniel Miller, 22, was killed in a hit-and-run at Bronson Avenue and Somerset Street West in Ottawa, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011.