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Norfolk OPP search for suspect in Simcoe hit-and-run

Norfolk County OPP say a 19-year-old man was hit by a vehicle in the intersection of Colborne Street North and Union Street in Simcoe Monday evening.
Norfolk County OPP say a 19-year-old man was hit by a vehicle in the intersection of Colborne Street North and Union Street in Simcoe Monday evening. Google Maps

Norfolk OPP hope someone can help them track down a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Simcoe.

Officers say it was around 8:15 p.m. Monday when a 19-year-old man was walking south on Colbourne Street North when he crossed the intersection of Union Street and was hit by a vehicle turning west.

Investigators say he rolled onto the hood of the vehicle and then over the passenger side roof area before falling off, suffering non-life-threatening injuries as a result. Family members took him to hospital for treatment.

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The OPP says the driver of the car fled the scene and was last seen headed west on Union Street.

The vehicle is described as a late model, dark-coloured Buick with black steel rims and no hubcaps. Officers say it may possibly be a Regal.

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The vehicle may have damage to the passenger side hood.

Anyone with information is asked to call Norfolk OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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