4:35 p.m. update:
Timmins Police provided the following update via Facebook:
"Please note the driver involved in the collision involving a pedestrian has been located.
We thank the public & media for their assistance.
As the investigation is ongoing, no further details are available at this time, however we will provide information as it becomes available."
Earlier release:
At approximately 2:55 p.m., a driver traveling southbound on Spruce St. S turned right onto Third Ave., and struck a pedestrian.
The driver then fled the scene.
The victim was transported to hospital, and the extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time.
The vehicle involved is described as an older model, light green van, believed to be a Dodge Caravan.
The vehicle has winter tires on the front tires, and rims on the rear tires only.
The driver is believed to have been wearing a fluorescent yellow high-visibility jacket.
Anyone having information about this ‘hit and run’ collision or who can identify the vehicle or driver involved is asked to call the Timmins Police Service at 705-264-1201.
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