Arrest Following Hit & Run

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Apr 16 05:10:02 MST 2025

(MATTAWA, ON) – An arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Mattawa.

On Thursday April 3, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision in a parking lot on Turcotte Park Road in Mattawa. The investigation revealed that an ATV was travelling at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with the driver’s side of the vehicle. The ATV driver was ejected but got back on the vehicle and fled the scene without providing any information.

Through continued investigation, police were able to identify both the driver and the ATV involved.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, officers located the accused at a residence on John Street in Mattawa. When police attempted to make the arrest, the individual fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the accused was taken into custody.

As a result, Jordan CURRAN, 33-years-of-age from Mattawa has been charged with:

· Fail to stop after accident

· Obstruct peace officer

· Careless driving

· Drive off-road vehicle – no insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday May 6, 2025, in North Bay.