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OPP seek info on car involved in New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in South Dundas

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OPP in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry are asking the public to help them track down a car that allegedly struck a pedestrian near Morrisburg on New Year's Eve and drove off. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

Ontario Provincial Police are looking to track down a car that allegedly struck and injured a man who was using a motorized wheelchair in South Dundas Township on New Year’s Eve.

The reported hit-and-run happened at around 11 p.m. Dec. 31, 2019 on County Road 2 near Morrisburg, OPP said on Monday.

The man in the wheelchair suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital, according to a spokesperson for the OPP’s Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry detachment.

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Const. Tylor Copeland said investigators have no information about the model or colour of the car involved and are appealing to the public for help identifying the vehicle.

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OPP urge anyone with information about the incident to call 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Morrisburg is about 80 kilometres south of downtown Ottawa.

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