Driver charged after weekend hit-and-run in parking lot
April 1, 2025
Police have identified and charged a driver who collided with a parked vehicle and took off from the scene.
The Thunder Bay Police Service Traffic Unit began investigating after receiving information about an incident that had occurred in the parking lot of a business in the 400 block of Hodder Avenue on the evening of Saturday, March 29.
Video posted to social media that was also provided to police showed a grey pickup truck colliding with a parked vehicle. As a result of that video, investigators were able to identify a suspect.
A 45-year-old male is charged with Failure to Stop After an Accident, along with Highway Traffic Act offences.
The accused was released on an undertaking with a future court appearance date.
The Thunder Bay Police Service is continuing to provide advice to the public on how to avoid being victimized by fraud. Police are encouraging people to take steps to safeguard their accounts to prevent potential scammers from gaining access. One important way to keep accounts secure is to protect ID and password information. Some recommended best practices include choosing a strong password with a combination of numbers, letters and symbols, and to use unique passwords for financial, email, and social media accounts. As well, it’s important to regularly monitor financial accounts to be able to detect any nefarious activity as quickly as possible and to report any breaches to your financial institution immediately. The Thunder Bay Police Service’s Economic Crime Unit urges residents to speak to family members and friends who may be vulnerable to being targeted by fraud. Prevention is the best protection against fraud. If you are concerned about potential scams and want to learn more, please visit https://www.thunderbaypolice.ca/safety/fraud-prevention or contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre ( http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/ ) To make a fraud/cyber crime online report to the Thunder Bay Police Service, please visit: https://www.services.tryrubicon.com/thunder-bay-police-service/online-reports/report/fraud-cybercrime
