Updated June 8 at 10:30 a.m.
A 66-year-old Chelmsford man has been charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian under the Highway Traffic Act in the incident described below.
Updated: June 2, 3:00 p.m.
The Sudbury OPP have located the suspect vehicle as well as the driver who was involved in a collision with a pedestrian last week.
Police have not released the name of the driver at this time.
Original story:
The Sudbury OPP detachment is seeking the public’s help in finding the driver of a minivan that struck a pedestrian at Highway 144 and Edward Avenue in Chelmsford last week.
On May 25 at 2:27 p.m. Sudbury OPP received a complaint that the driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian had failed to remain at the scene of the collision.
Police report the pedestrian was struck while crossing the highway, suffering minor injuries.
The vehicle responsible is described as a light blue minivan with a cracked windshield, OPP said. The pedestrian described the driver as a man aged 40-50, with grey hair and a grey beard.
Police said the driver actually spoke briefly with the pedestrian before leaving the scene.
Police are asking for public assistance to identify the light blue minivan and its driver. OPP would also like to speak to any witnesses who may have seen this vehicle before or after the collision.
If you have information, contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at TipSubmit.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
