Fatal Hit & Run- Dearl VESSIE Arrested

(MEAFORD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now laid charges in connection with a fatal collision in the Municipality of Meaford.

Members of the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment responded to the collision on March 25, 2023. A 44-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and the vehicle had fled the scene.

As a result of the continuing police investigation, under the direction of the OPP’s Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) the Grey Bruce OPP has made an arrest.

Dearl VESSIE, 32-years-old, from the Municipality of West Grey has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Fail to Stop at accident resulting in death – sec. 320.16(3)
• Dangerous Operation Causing Death – sec. 320.13(3)
• Operation while Prohibited – sec. 320.18(1)(a)
• Food and Lodging Fraud – sec. 364

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice as required to answer to the charges.

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