Requesting Assistance to Locate Vehicle - Fatal Hit and Run Collision - Walford Road

UPDATE

Through the investigation it has been determined that a Dodge Ram pick-up truck (images attached) was traveling Westbound on Walford Road when it struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Ramseyview Court. The truck sustained significant damage to the front grill that is described as a black honeycomb patter. The driver of the truck fled the scene in the vehicle without stopping to assist the pedestrian who later succumbed to her injuries in the hospital.

The name of the 36 year old woman will not be released out of respect for her family’s wishes. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.

Our Traffic Management Unit continues to investigate the collision and anyone with video surveillance footage in the area or anyone with a dash camera that may have been in the area of Regent Street/Walford Road around 6:50 p.m. on February 1, 2022 is asked to contact Police at 705-675-9171.  

Although investigators are actively following leads, we encourage the driver responsible to come forward.

ORIGINAL

Just after 6:50 p.m. on February 1, 2022, we received a call regarding a Hit and Run involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Walford Road and Ramseyview Court in Greater Sudbury. Information provided was that a light coloured Dodge Ram pick-up truck travelling westbound on Walford Road struck a pedestrian and the driver failed to remain at the collision scene. The vehicle was last seen travelling westbound on Walford Road towards Regent Street.  

A witness to the collision called our 9-1-1 Emergency Communication Centre and rendered assistance to the pedestrian. The 36 year old woman was transported to hospital by City of Greater Sudbury Paramedic Services where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries. 

Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. Her name will not be released.

The roadway remained closed for several hours while our Traffic Management Unit, Forensics Unit and the Sudbury Coroner’s Office conducted a preliminary investigation.

Officers continue to canvass the area for video footage of the suspect vehicle and the investigation into the collision is ongoing. Anyone with information about this collision or the involved vehicle is asked to contact our Traffic Management Unit at 705-675-9171.