Fatal Hit & Run Suspect & Large
Source: OPP
Date: Tue Aug 27 04:06:05 MST 2024
On August 25, 2024, at approximately 2:56 a.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Walpole Island First Nation Police and emergency services responded to a report of a collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on the roadway, which then fled the scene.
The pedestrian, a 47-year-old of Walpole Island First Nation, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Austin Road, between Creek Road and River Road was closed for several hours but has since reopened. Information and updates will be provided when they become available.
West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation and encourages anyone with pertinent information to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.