To be precise - it's the driver who is being sought. The Driver may, or not, be a Canadian. Last time I saw a Quebec licensed mini-van in Zihua I stuck up a conversation with the owner - a Mexican (from DF) who'd been living in Quebec for a few years and made the long journey south in his vehicle, and was in Zihua on vacation. People do this.

True. I think that “Looking for Owner of a Quebec-plated Vehicle” would be more accurate. If you find the owner, you would likely be able to determine the driver.

I know that it is not legal for a Mexican citizen or a permanent resident to drive a foreign-plated vehicle. I also know that it happens. And I know the consequences can be serious, including confiscation of the vehicle.

Mexican authorities typically will confiscate and impound any foreign plated vehicle that is found being driven by a Mexican national, unless they can provide proof of the exceptions above.

I know this by indirect experience. When I had temporary residency I had a foreign-plated vehicle. A person agreed to drive my vehicle to a shop to have some paint work done. They were stopped and I almost lost my vehicle.

Now imagine you were driving a vehicle illegally. You see that you bumped someone, injured them, but did not kill them. You understand that the vehicle of your employer or friend will likely be confiscated if you remain at the scene. Lots of people, regardless of nationality, might drive away, hoping for the best.

Given that there is a witness and photographs, “the best” for the driver might not happen.

The chase car seems to have a cracked windshield; was it involved in the accident as well?

No, just a good Samaritan who saw the accident and took photos of the vehicle involved.

Though the above incident is of a whole 'nother magnitude, I'm reminded of the shocking murder of Al Rak back in Feb/2014, the hunt for fugitive Canadian Frank Sheppard and the equally-shocking early release of the actual murderers.
Anyone heard of any developments over the ensuing decade?

Then, perhaps they would be told by a neighbour "Oh, Mon. Jacques is on holiday in Mexico at the moment. Case closed."

"I think you´ve got it, Mr. Holmes."

The chase car seems to have a cracked windshield; was it involved in the accident as well?

No, just a good Samaritan who saw the accident and took photos of the vehicle involved.

I'm not able to enlarge the photos of the suspect vehicle enough to determine if the correct license # is GB1-NQQ or G81-NQQ.

From my understanding the sequence is; first is a letter then 2 numbers before the three letter suffix.

Perhaps there is another picture available that can assist in determining if it is an "B" or a "8"

Roberto!

Gracias, tocayo. Thank you for the clarification.

I'm not able to enlarge the photos of the suspect vehicle enough to determine if the correct license # is GB1-NQQ or G81-NQQ.

From my understanding the sequence is; first is a letter then 2 numbers before the three letter suffix.

Perhaps there is another picture available that can assist in determining if it is an "B" or a "8"

Roberto!

According to Google, you're correct, Roberto. The plate number is G81-NQQ.

(Missed you at La Ropa. We were there from 8 Jan - 19 Feb)

From my understanding the sequence is; first is a letter then 2 numbers before the three letter suffix.

Perhaps there is another picture available that can assist in determining if it is an "B" or a "8"

Roberto!