A woman is facing charges after she allegedly tried to run over a man and struck and killed his dog last weekend in Mississauga.

According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday. The woman was driving on Duford Dr. when the man was crossing the street with his dog.

The woman waved at the victim signalling him to cross, but as he began she accelerated and veered towards him and his dog, said police.

The man managed to escape the woman’s path and did not sustain any injuries. The dog died at the scene.

Maryam Atia, 38, was arrested by police on Monday. Atia faces three charges. She has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, killing or injuring animals, and assault with a weapon.

Atia is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, Thursday.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 1133.

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