Suspect arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Hanover
A suspect has been arrested and charged after failing to remain when he fatally struck a woman.
On June 11, 66-year-old Sheila Lamont died from her injuries after she was struck by a red Chrysler PT Cruiser on 7th Avenue near Hanover Park.
The driver fled the scene, and the car was found destroyed by fire in the Municipality of Brockton.
The suspect, 33-year-old Codie Bloom, was arrested on Thursday evening after he was located walking in Walkerton on McNabb Street.
Bloom has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and fail to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. His next scheduled court date is June 27 at the Walkerton Bail Court.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
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