A TTC bus driver has been charged in connection with the December hit-and-run death of 14-year-old Amaria Diljohn, police confirmed Friday morning.

Dhanbir Shergill, 28, of Bowmanville has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and failing to remain at the scene of a collision.

Diljohn was reportedly crossing Neilson Rd. near Finch Ave. E. in Scarborough on Dec. 19 when a TTC bus hit her. She was pronounced dead on scene.

According to police, the driver did not remain at the scene of the collision but turned himself in soon afterward.

Shergill is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning.

Days after the incident, the TTC said it would speed up a review of bus and streetcar operator recruitment, training and recertification.

Commission CEO Andy Byford said the death of Diljohn had “shaken” his organization and assured the public that safety is the TTC’s top priority.

With files from The Canadian Press