(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Leamington Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking the public’s assistance in a recent fail to remain collision involving a pedestrian.

On December 28, 2022, at approximately 12:26 p.m. Leamington OPP and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to Erie Street South near Pulford Avenue in Leamington to assist a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle.

Upon arrival first responders located an injured pedestrian, a 72-year-old female. She was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The driver of the involved vehicle failed to remain at the collision scene. The vehicle is described only as a dark coloured vehicle.

Investigators are asking the driver/owner of this vehicle to contact police as soon as possible.

If anyone was driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage, or may have witnessed the collision are asked to contact Leamington OPP 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.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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