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CTV News
20-06-2025
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Arrest made in fatal Hanover hit-and-run crash
Codie Bloom in an undated photo provided by the Hanover Police Service. A man wanted for a fatal hit and run collision in Hanover has finally been arrested. On June 11, a 66-year-old woman was walking on 7th Avenue, near Hanover Park, when she was struck by red Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle fled the scene of the crash. The victim, now identified as Sheila Lamont, was taken to the Hanover and District Hospital where she subsequently died from her injuries. Police immediately began a search for the PT Cruiser, which was eventually found abandoned and destroyed by fire along Sideroad 25. 2007 PT Cruiser burned arson hit and run collision hanover A 2007 PT Cruiser found burned on Sideroad 25 near Hanover. (Source: Hanover Police) The driver was nowhere to be found. Police later identified the driver as Codie Bloom and shared the 33-year-old's image in the hopes someone would call in a tip. On June 19, Bloom was arrested. Hanover Police said he was picked up by Ontario Provincial Police while walking on McNabb Street in Walkerton. He's been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. 'This investigation remains active and ongoing,' a media release said. 'Hanover Police investigators continue to track down leads and encourages those with information who have not yet spoken to police to come forward by calling 519-364-2411 or Crimestoppers of Grey Bruce at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).' Bloom remains in police custody.
CTV News
17-06-2025
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Man wanted for fatal hit-and-run collision in Hanover
Codie Bloom in an undated photo provided by the Hanover Police Service. The Hanover Police Service is looking for a 33-year-old man accused in a fatal collision involving a pedestrian. On June 11, a 66-year-old woman was struck and killed by the driver of a red 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle fled from the scene of the crash. It was later found abandoned in a bush lot on Sideroad 25, near Morry's Trailer Sales. Police said it had been destroyed in a fire. 2007 PT Cruiser burned arson hit and run collision hanover A 2007 PT Cruiser found burned on Sideroad 25 near Hanover. (Source: Hanover Police) The driver has been identified as 33-year-old Codie Bloom. He's wanted for dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. Police said he has connections to Grey, Bruce, Huron and Wellington counties. 'Those close to Bloom are reminded not to provide him any assistance in anyway as they could face criminal prosecution for being an accessory after the fact,' the release warned. Tips can be made to the Hanover Police Service at 519-364-2411 or Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce at 1-800-222-8477.
CTV News
15-06-2025
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Hanover hit-and-run suspect vehicle found burnt: HPS
Hanover police have recovered the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run earlier in the week. Police recovered a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Officers said it was destroyed by fire in a bush lot on Sideroad 25 just north of Morry's Trailer Sales, in the former Brant Township. The Hanover Police Service is asking anyone who saw the smoke, the vehicle, or anyone in the area on Wednesday evening around 5:20 p.m., shortly after the collision. Video surveillance is also wanted. You are asked to look for the PT Cruiser from Concession 4 to Morry's Trailer Sales on Sideroad 25 between 5:25 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. in your footage. The suspect is described as a white man in his early 30s, wearing a dark coloured baseball hat and was picked up by a vehicle on Bruce Road 4 near Davis Hill Nursery in the same timeframe. Anyone who saw the suspect is also asked to contact police. The registered owner of the involved car has been interviewed and is cooperating with the investigation. 'Although this person was the registered owner, they have never had care and control of this PT Cruiser since it was purchased,' police confirmed. Officers are thanking the public for their help with this investigation. The driver is encouraged to surrender to Hanover Police. Police added if anyone is helping the suspect in anyway, could be prosecuted criminally.
CTV News
12-06-2025
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Fail to remain fatal collision involving pedestrian under investigation
Hanover police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian where the driver failed to remain at the scene. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. Wednesday on 7th Avenue at the entrance to the Hanover Park. According to police, a 66-year-old female was struck as she crossed the street by a vehicle heading north. The vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed, continued northbound on Bruce County Road 10, turning westbound on Concession 4 in the former Brant Township, police say. The victim, which police have identified as Sheila Lamont of Hanover, was transported to the Hanover and District Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Police have determined the suspect vehicle is a 2007 red convertible Chrysler - PT Cruiser, with Ontario licence plates CKPR 013 displayed. The PT Cruiser will have damage to the front end and the windshield. Anyone with information on the driver, or the PT Cruiser is asked to contact the police immediately by calling 911.
