Waterloo Regional Police have released the name of an 18-year-old Brampton man charged in a fatal hit-and-run in the early morning of Oct. 20.

Tanvir Singh Padda has been charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to remain at the scene of a collision. The charges stem from the death of Jordan Gillis, 29, a Cape Breton, N.S., native who moved to Waterloo Region about 10 years ago.

Gillis was struck and killed at the intersection of Hazel Street and Austin Drive almost a month ago. The driver left the scene and police had been searching for a red vehicle ever since.

Police have seized Padda's red 2003 Jeep Wrangler as part of their investigation.

Padda was released on bail and is to appear in court in Kitchener on Dec. 13.