UPDATE 2

Through the investigation, investigators identified the driver believed to be responsible for the fatal Hit and Run collision that occurred on February 1, 2022 near the intersection of Walford Road and Ramsey View Court in Greater Sudbury.

As part of the ongoing investigation, Officers applied for and were granted a Criminal Code Search Warrant for a residential property in Sault Ste. Marie.

On February 8, 2022, Members of our Traffic Management Unit with the assistance of Sault Ste. Marie Police executed the Search Warrant on Walnut Street in Sault Ste. Marie.

As a result of the Search Warrant, Officers located and seized the truck involved in the collision and arrested and charged 27 year old Thomas Schell the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Fail to Stop After Accident Resulting in Death
  • Obstruct Police
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He appeared in Bail Court today, February 9, 2022 to answer to the charges.

We would like to thank everyone who contacted police to provide information to assist with this investigation.

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 Ramsey View 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 Ramsey View 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.

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