NORTH YORK, ONTARIO — The North York community is mourning the tragic and untimely death of 64-year-old Lillian Marlene Nagy, a beloved wife, educator, and humanitarian, who was killed in a devastating hit-and-run incident on the night of Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
The fatal collision occurred around 9 p.m. near Sheppard Avenue West and Bathurst Street, as Lillian and her husband, John Moran, were returning home on their e-scooters after visiting a friend. While crossing the intersection at Goddard Street and Codsell Avenue, Nagy was struck by a vehicle — described by witnesses as a small white sedan — which fled the scene immediately after impact.
Nagy was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband, who was riding just ahead of her, witnessed the aftermath. In a heart-wrenching statement, Moran confirmed her identity to local authorities and media, expressing disbelief and profound grief over the loss of his life partner.
Residents nearby were shaken by the incident. One eyewitness, Kristine Suarez, told CTV News Toronto that the collision was “dreadful to witness,” noting that Lillian’s body was thrown a significant distance due to the force of the impact. Suarez estimated the car’s speed to be well above the neighborhood’s safe driving limit.
“This is a peaceful area,” she said. “Drivers should be cautious and respectful. To see something so violent happen here was shocking and heartbreaking.”
A Life Devoted to Others
Lillian Nagy leaves behind a legacy rooted in education, kindness, and international service. Both she and her husband John worked for the Toronto District School Board, dedicating over 30 years of their lives to shaping young minds and supporting students across the city. The couple had only recently entered retirement, looking forward to enjoying their well-earned rest while continuing their global outreach.
For over two decades, Lillian and John had invested their time, energy, and resources into a humanitarian mission in Malindi, Kenya, where they owned a modest home. There, they helped improve conditions for local children, providing educational support, supplies, and mentorship to youth in underserved villages.
“Lillian had a heart for service — not just in her career, but in every part of her life,” one longtime friend shared. “She didn’t just teach children in Toronto. She reached across the globe to touch the lives of kids who had very little. She saw the world as one family.”
A Community in Mourning, A Call for Justice
As tributes pour in from colleagues, friends, and students whose lives she touched, calls for justice grow louder. Toronto police are continuing their search for the driver of the white sedan, which was last seen fleeing westbound on Codsell Avenue after the impact. No arrests have been made, and the vehicle has not been recovered.
Investigators are asking anyone with surveillance footage from the area, dash cam recordings, or any relevant information to come forward immediately.
“We need to know who did this,” said John Moran. “We need accountability. Lillian deserves justice.”
Honoring Lillian
Plans for a memorial service are underway and will be announced in the coming days. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Lillian’s honor to the charitable initiative she helped build in Kenya, continuing her lifelong mission to uplift and educate.
As North York reflects on this senseless tragedy, Lillian Marlene Nagy will be remembered not just for the tragic way in which she was taken, but for the rich and radiant way in which she lived — with compassion, dedication, and a fierce belief in making the world a better place.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Toronto Police or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tips are welcome.
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