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OPP Makes Arrest and Lays Charges for Fail to Remain Collision

Arrest Made and Charges Laid

(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On April 13, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a fail to remain collision between a car and a pedestrian on Highway 3, near County Road 34, in the Town of Kingsville.

The victim, an 89-year-old from Leamington, was crossing Highway 3 when he was struck by a vehicle traveling westbound. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

On April 20, 2021 the driver, a 55-year-old woman from Windsor, attended the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police office and was arrested and charged for the offence of:

  • Fail to stop at accident causing bodily harm contrary to the criminal code of Canada

The matter is scheduled to be heard in Windsor Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Police thank the public and the media for the assistance during this case.

Photo by Mike Gosselin

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