Pedestrian Struck In Hit And Run

(ORILLIA, ON.) The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating a motor vehicle collision between a pickup truck and pedestrian.

On January 16, 2015 at approximately 9:31 p.m., the Orillia OPP were contacted in relation to a motor vehicle collision on Front Street South in the City of Orillia. When officers arrived at the scene they located a female party who had been hit by a vehicle while walking on the sidewalk on the west side of Front Street South. The vehicle involved did not remain at the scene and was last seen turning south on to Gill Street.

A 55 year old female from Orillia was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle involved is described as a white or beige midsize two door pickup truck.

The Orillia OPP is requesting the assistance of the public to help identify the driver of the vehicle involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS. (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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