The Ontario Provincial Police have now laid charges in connection with a fatal collision in Meaford earlier this year.
Members of the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment responded to a collision on March 25 near Story Book Park Road.
A 44-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and the vehicle had fled the scene.
As a result of a continuing police investigation, under the direction of the OPP's Criminal Investigation Branch the Grey Bruce OPP has made an arrest, police said in a news release.
Dearl Vessie, 32, of West Grey has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Fail to Stop at accident resulting in death - sec. 320.16(3)
- Dangerous Operation Causing Death - sec. 320.13(3)
- Operation while Prohibited - sec. 320.18(1)(a)
- Food and Lodging Fraud - sec. 364
The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice as required to answer to the charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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