A 38-year-old woman is facing charges after she allegedly tried to run over a man and his dog in Mississauga last weekend.
According to police, a man was walking his dog on Duford Drive in Mississauga on Nov. 12 when he attempted to cross the street.
Police allege that a female driver waved the man to go ahead and as he began to cross the street, police say the driver suddenly accelerated and veered toward him and his pet.
While the man was able to get out of the way, police said the dog was struck and killed.
The accused, identified by police as 38-year-old Maryam Atia, was arrested on Nov. 14 and charged with dangerous operation of a motor-vehicle, killing or injuring an animal and assault with a weapon.
She was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton today.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133.
