SSM OPP – Seeking public help in Awares Township Collision on March 5th

On Saturday, March 5, 2022, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members from the Sault Ste Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 in Aweres Township.

Investigation determined a pick-up truck was travelling on Highway 17 at approximately 12:10 a.m. when it collided with an older model SUV that entered Highway 17 from MacIntyre Road.

The driver of the pick-up truck pulled off the highway and spoke with the driver of the older SUV. While police were being called, the driver of the SUV left the scene. The SUV is described as being an older darker coloured SUV with front end damage. The driver is described as being an older female with long dark hair, eyeglasses and a medium build. When the SUV left the scene, it was leaking either washer fluid or coolant.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this Fail to Remain motor vehicle collision should immediately contact the Sault Ste Marie OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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