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Published August 24, 2026

OPP renews appeal one year after fatal New Tecumseth hit-and-run

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An OPP vehicle is shown parked in Toronto on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tammy Hoy

On the one-year anniversary of a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in New Tecumseth, investigators continue to seek answers with a renewed appeal for information.

On Sunday, August 24, 2025, at around 1:30 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on 13th Line, near Adjala-Tecumseth Townline.

A 23-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Investigators believe the vehicle was a 20020-2025 Ford Escape. A right rear air deflector was located at the crash scene.

Police are asking the driver to come forward, noting they may not have realized someone was on the roadway.

Anyone who was in the area at the time or who may have dashcam or security footage is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference E251145368. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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