Vehicle Found in Fatal Owen Sound Hit-and-Run, Police Seek More Evidence
A white Honda Civic linked to Saturday’s deadly hit-and-run has been found. Police ask residents to review security footage for further information to assist in the investigation.
Owen Sound Police have located the vehicle believed to be involved in the fatal hit-and-run that occurred early Saturday morning on the city’s east side.
In a media release issued Tuesday, the Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) confirmed that a 2018 white Honda Civic has been seized by the Criminal Investigations Branch. The car is now undergoing forensic examination.
This development comes after a young man was fatally struck near the intersection of 5th Street East and 5th Avenue East at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. The driver of the vehicle did not remain at the scene.
While identifying and locating the vehicle marks a significant step in the investigation, police continue to appeal to the public for assistance in identifying the driver and piecing together the events leading up to the collision.
Residents and business owners in the area are being asked to review any available surveillance footage, including dashcams and doorbell cameras, from the early hours of Saturday morning.
Anyone with information—no matter how minor it may seem—is urged to contact the lead investigator: Detective Geoff Bridgeman at 519-376-1234 ext. 1189 or gbridgeman@owensoundpolice.com.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers at www.crimestop-gb.org.
Police have not released the identity of the victim but continue to thank the community for its support and cooperation as the investigation moves forward.
The Owen Sound Current has reached out to OSPS to ask whether anyone is in custody while the investigation continues. This story will be updated as new details become available.
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