A man has turned himself in to the police, saying he was involved in Friday’s hit-and-run that left a cyclist dead, Toronto Police Traffic Services said Saturday night.

Miguel Oliveira has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident, causing death. The 22-year-old, unshaven and sporting a grey hooded sweatshirt, appeared briefly in Old City Hall court Sunday morning. He will return to court Monday.

Samson, a 35-year-old elementary school teacher and father of two, was crossing the north side of Davenport Rd. from the east side of Lansdowne Ave. just after 6:30 a.m. on Friday when he was struck by a westbound minivan. The driver fled the scene, police said.

The force of the impact threw Samson into the path of an eastbound van, which also hit him. The second vehicle’s driver, a 63-year-old man, stayed at the scene.

Samson was rushed to St. Michael’s Hospital, where he died.

A funeral has been arranged for Tuesday afternoon. at the Wychwood Barns community centre located on 76 Wychwood Ave. near St. Clair Ave. W. and Christie St. The public is invited to join in from 1 p.m.

Samson’s family, colleagues and students are devastated by his death, but his family is touched by the responses they have been receiving.

"We are overwhelmed by the love and support that we have received over the past two days,” said Dan Samson, the victim’s brother.

“Tom was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend and teacher. He lived his life to the fullest and without regrets. He loved his wife and children very much, and was passionate about his calling as an elementary school teacher. Our main focus now is to look after Tom's wife and the children.

“One minute a fantastic teacher is riding to school, and the next minute whatever happened, happened,” said city Councillor Sarah Doucette, whose children attended Swansea Public School, where Samson taught Grade 2.

“He was a much-loved teacher at this school,” Principal Karen Ridley said, adding Samson had taught at Swansea for eight years, coaching chess and basketball.

“He was a chess master,” Doucette said. “We were so impressed with his skill with chess and teaching kids kindergarten-age to play.”

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On the website RateMyTeachers.com, Samson received top marks across the board.

With files from Graham Slaughter, Kim Magi, Touria Izri and Alexandra Bosanac.