Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection with the death of Manoli (Mike) Rurak. Rurak died in hospital on Sept. 4, 2009 after being hit by a vehicle.

Edmonton Police have charged 26-year-old Tyson Josh Olynyk with criminal hit and run causing death.

Days after her 25-year-old son died, Tatiana Rurak made an emotional plea, asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for his death. Rurak said Mike went out to get a sandwich and hours later was discovered in front of an apartment building in the area of 109 Avenue and 84 Street.

Police said a 911 call was made from a payphone on Jasper Avenue and 94 Street early in the morning on Sept. 4, 2009 alerting EMS about an injured male. Paramedics rushed the 25-year-old to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police were hoping to get in contact with the individual who made the 911 call.