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East Algoma OPP investigating a fatal hit and run

A hit-and-run involving the death of a pedestrian is being investigated by the OPP.

East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says shortly after 9 pm last Friday evening, police were called out to investigate a hit and run where a pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 17, near Green Bay Road and Boundary Road just west of Bruce Mines in Plummer Additional Township.

She says police are hoping there may be some motorists, who were travelling in the area at the time of the incident, who can provide dash cam footage.

Gauthier adds the name will not be released pending notification of next of kin.

She says the investigation is continuing.

The footage can be uploaded to the following link: https://ontarioprovincialpolice.ca.evidence.com/axon/citizen/public/bruce_mines

If you were in the area at the time of the collision and have any information, contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Ontario Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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