UPDATE: Driver Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run

Thursday, 7 December 2023 16:30

Photo Credit: Ontario Provincial Police - West Region Facebook page

Norfolk OPP have arrested a Norfolk County man in relation to the fatal hit and run. The incident took place on Fairground Road in Cultus on Wednesday December 6th at 5:24 p.m.

UPDATE #2: An arrest has been made in relation to a fatal hit and run.

Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit arrested a 35-year-old man from Norfolk County.

This is regarding the 14-year-old pedestrian that was hit on Fairground Road in Cultus last Wednesday.

The man has been charged with Failure to stop at an accident, which resulted in a death.

He remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

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UPDATE: Police have located the pickup truck, but they're still looking for the person who was behind the wheel.

OPP Constable Andrew Gamble says police have positively identified the driver, but search efforts are still ongoing at this time.

There is no threat to public safety, and anyone with information should call the Norfolk OPP or Crime Stoppers.

UPDATE #1: #NorfolkOPP is continuing to investigate a fatal hit-and-run collision. Involved vehicle located and driver identified. Search for driver remains ongoing. Updates to follow. #OPP @NorfolkCountyCA. ^ag pic.twitter.com/Exc7pc3eLp
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) December 10, 2023

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CULTUS - A fatal hit and run 30 minutes south of Tillsonburg.

Yesterday (Wednesday, December 6th), at 5:24 p.m. a pedestrian was hit on Fairground Road in Cultus.

The vehicle involved in the incident took off from the scene, and it was later said the victim was a 14-year-old boy, who was pronounced dead in hospital.

A video has been posted on the West Region OPP Facebook Page, and Constable Andrew Gamble says the type of vehicle they are looking for.

"The vehicle involved in this incident was described as a dark or grey coloured pick-up truck and it is believed to have sustained damage to its front end. That is a key piece, a dark or grey coloured pick-up truck with observable damage to its passenger side."

Gamble adds they are asking for the public for help.

"If you recall traveling on Fairground Road between 5th and 6th Concession Road ENR yesterday evening, and happen to witness something unusual, or witness the accident itself, or perhaps have dash cam footage of the incident, please contact police immediately."

He mentions if any residents in the area have home security cameras, to check for footage that might help with the investigation.