NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Aug. 17, 2019, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service responded to a report of a serious collision in the area of Concession 7 Road and Line 6 Road, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Detectives from Collision Reconstruction and Forensics Services Units continued the subsequent investigation. The investigation has learned that at approximately 10:52 p.m., a 33-year-old (corrected from original) woman from Niagara on the Lake was the victim of a fail to remain collision.
The victim had been on foot at the side of the south bound lane of Concession 7 Road. The victim was struck by a southbound dark-coloured pickup truck. The pickup truck did not stop and was last seen driving southbound away from the scene.
The victim was transported to an out of region hospital in critical condition. On Aug. 19, 2019, the victim died in hospital due to her injuries.
The suspect pickup truck is believed to have sustained damage to the passenger side as debris was found at the scene. The truck may be missing the passenger side mirror.
Detectives are appealing to members of the public and collision repair businesses in the area to be aware of the damage and to report any vehicle that may match the description.
Residents and businesses in the area of the collision with closed circuit cameras are asked to review their footage for the suspect pickup truck.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, ext. 5500.
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