Pedestrian Airlifted Following Collision

Source: OPP
Date: Tue Sep 3 03:39:45 MST 2024

(Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a motor vehicle collision that took place on 68th Street North near Shore Lane in the Town of Wasaga Beach, in the morning hours of September 1st 2024.



At approximately 5:30 a.m. a group of pedestrians were walking on 68th Street North when a southbound black pick-up truck struck one of the pedestrians before fleeing the scene. The pedestrian, a 57-year-old male from Wasaga Beach, suffered serious injuries and has been airlifted by Air Orange to a Toronto area hospital for treatment.



Investigators believe that the involved vehicle may be a black Dodge RAM with front-end damage possibly including a broken window.

The Huronia West OPP are appealing to the community for any information, tips, witnesses, or video that might be available to assist in the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or reach out to Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.crimestopperssdm.com where they could be eligible for a cash reward.