Person in Custody After Fatal Hit and Run North of Thamesford, Ontario, Says OPP – London | The Canadian News

Provincial police in Oxford County say a person is in custody after a fatal collision struck north of Thamesford on Tuesday.

Emergency crews responded to the scene on the 15th Line between Road 74 and McCarty Street in Zorra Twp. around 1 pm

Details about the collision remain limited, but police said one person was transported from the scene to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where they were later pronounced dead.

In an update shortly before 3:30 pm, OPP tweeted that the accident was being investigated as a failure to remain fatal and that a vehicle with front end damage was being sought in connection with the investigation.

In another update posted at 6:30 pm, OPP Const. Patti Cote said the police “have someone in custody.”

“Our condolences to the family and anyone else who has been affected by this tragedy here today. Stay safe and I’ll let you know when I have more information, ”added Cote.

The 15th Line is expected to remain closed between Road 74 and McCarty Street for the remainder of the night while police investigate.

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