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Published October 27, 2026

A van with substantial front-end damage being sought after hit-and-run in Barrie

Older-model beige Honda Odyssey van similar to the vehicle sought by Barrie Police after a hit-and-run collision.
Police seek to identify a driver and van involved in a collision on Oct. 24, 2026, in the area of Ferndale Dr. and Essa Rd. (Image supplied - Barrie Police Service)

Barrie Police are looking for a driver who left the scene after a two-vehicle collision in the city's south end.

Police say a van rear-ended an SUV around 2:45 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Ferndale Drive South and Essa Road.

The van driver got out of the vehicle, quickly got back in and drove away. The van was last seen heading north on Ferndale Drive.

No injuries were reported.

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Police describe the driver as a man wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap.

The van is believed to be an older-model, tan or beige Honda Odyssey with substantial front-end damage.

Anyone with information about the collision or the driver, including dashcam footage, is asked to email Const. Anderson at aanderson@barriepolice.ca.

Police remind motorists they are required to remain at the scene of a collision and exchange information with the other driver.

Anyone involved in a collision should contact police immediately if someone is injured or the vehicles pose a safety risk. Minor collisions can be reported at the Collision Reporting Centre at 110 Fairview Road or online at reportacollision.com.

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