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On December 23rd, 2024, at 4:33pm Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) officers assigned to 1 District (St. Catharines / Thorold) responded alongside Niagara Emergency Medical Service (NEMS) paramedics and members of the St. Catharines Fire and Emergency Services for a motor vehicle collision on Carlton Street between Roehampton Avenue and Grantham Avenue, in the City of St. Catharines.

Upon arrival, officers determined a collision occurred involving a white Kia Soul and a pedestrian who was walking west on the Carlton Street sidewalk.  The pedestrian, a 16 year old male resident of the City of St. Catharines was assessed at the scene and transported by paramedics to an out-of-region trauma centre for medical care.  The pedestrian remains in hospital at this time.  The Kia Soul failed to remain at the scene.  It was last observed travelling west on Carlton Street.  Witnesses have come forward and indicated to investigators that the Kia Soul was seen in the area prior to the collision. 

Detectives assigned to the 1 District Criminal Investigative Branch have assumed carriage of the investigation.  They are being supported by detectives from the NRPS Forensic Services Unit.

Witnesses to the collision, motorists who were in the area with an operational dash-camera, and residents with surveillance capabilities that captures the area surrounding the collision are asked to review their footage and contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, badge 1009588 or by email at david.sinclair@niagarapolice.ca with any relevant information.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information that leads to an arrest.

Incident #24-142482

 

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