Police are searching for suspects following a tragic hit and run on Walpole Island First Nation.
Shortly before 3 o’clock Sunday morning, emergency crews were called to a collision on Austin Road, where authorities say a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.
The victim, a 47-year-old Walpole Island resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lambton County OPP and Walpole Island First Nation Police continue to investigate.
Anyone who might have information relating to the collision are urged to call the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be passed on to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com.
