The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a hit-and-run incident following a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Lakeshore. The incident occurred on December 24, 2025, and authorities are now seeking the public's assistance.
Search for Fleeing Driver Underway
According to the OPP, the collision involved two vehicles. After the impact, one of the drivers allegedly chose to leave the scene without stopping to exchange information or check on the occupants of the other vehicle. This constitutes a serious offence under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police were notified and responded to the location. While the details of the exact time and specific roadway have not been publicly released to protect the integrity of the investigation, the OPP confirmed the incident took place within Lakeshore's jurisdiction.
No Serious Injuries Reported
A key detail from the initial report is that no injuries were reported as a result of the crash. This fortunate outcome does not, however, diminish the severity of fleeing the scene of an accident.
Leaving the scene of a collision is a criminal offence that can result in significant penalties, including fines, demerit points, and a possible driving prohibition. The OPP's investigation aims to identify, locate, and speak with the driver responsible.
OPP Appeals for Witnesses
The Ontario Provincial Police are urging anyone with information about this two-vehicle collision in Lakeshore to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with witnesses who may have seen the events leading up to the crash, the collision itself, or the vehicle that fled the area.
Authorities are also asking residents and businesses in the vicinity to check any available security or dashcam footage that may have captured relevant vehicles or activity around the time of the incident. Any piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial to the investigation.
Members of the public with information are encouraged to contact the Essex County OPP detachment directly. The investigation remains active as police work to piece together the full sequence of events and hold the responsible driver accountable.
