Tow Operator Injured As Driver They Helped Speeds Away - Driver Charged with Several Offences
A tow operator was injured on December 4th after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron.
On December 4th, just before 5:30 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a truck vs pedestrian collision on Airport Line between Huron Street and Thames Road East in South Huron.
Emergency responders located one person who had been struck by a truck that fled from the scene. The injured tow operator was transported by Huron EMS to a local hospital where their injuries were deemed non-life threatening. The involved vehicle was last observed leaving the scene northbound on Airport Line.
The police investigation revealed that the tow operator had removed the suspect vehicle from the ditch earlier, where it had been stuck in the snow. While they were waiting for payment, the driver of the suspect vehicle sped off and struck the tow operator, launching them into the ditch.
The OPP identified the involved vehicle and driver that fled the scene. Several criminal charges were laid against the vehicle driver on December 6th.
A 21 year-old London resident has been charged with:
Dangerous Operation,
Assault With a Weapon,
Failure to Stop After an Accident,
Fraud Under $5,000.
The accused was arrested and charged on December 6th, then released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich on January 27th, 2025.
The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.
