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Global News
26-06-2025
- Global News
Arrest made in fatal hit and run after suspect vehicle found torched in Ontario town
Police in Hanover, Ont., say they have made an arrest in connection with the fatal hit and run that left a 66-year-old woman dead and the suspect vehicle torched. A 33-year-old man was arrested on McNabb Street, according to a release from police. He is facing charges of dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson in connection with the incident. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy On June 16, at around 5:20 p.m., police said emergency services were dispatched to the entrance to Hanover Park after receiving reports of a hit and run involving a pedestrian. Police said the victim, Hanover resident Sheila Lamont, was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle, which fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Lamont was transported to an area hospital by paramedics, where she later died due to her injuries. Story continues below advertisement A couple of days later, Hanover police Chief Christopher Knoll posted a picture of a burnt-up 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser on X, saying that further details were to follow. Police believe the fire occurred within a couple of hours of the crash. The vehicle was examined by OPP forensic officers. Hanover is a town of around 8,000 people in Grey County, about 100 kilometres north of Kitchener.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
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.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
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.
Global News
16-06-2025
- Global News
Police in Ontario town find car tied to fatal hit and run set ablaze
Police in Hanover, Ont., have released an image of a 'destroyed' vehicle which they say had been set on fire shortly after a fatal hit and run in the small Ontario community last week. On Wednesday at around 5:20 p.m., police said emergency services were dispatched to the entrance to Hanover Park after a hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian had been reported. Police said 66-year-old Hanover resident Sheila Lamont was crossing the street when she was hit by a vehicle, which fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Lamont was transported to an area hospital by paramedics where she later died due to her injuries. 'Shortly before the collision it was determined the suspect vehicle had travelled along Concession 2 SDR in the former Brant Township, also known as Southline,' a release from police read. Story continues below advertisement 'The vehicle went northbound past the Hanover and District Hospital onto 7th Avenue driving in an erratic manner before striking the pedestrian at the Hanover Park. After the collision, the suspect vehicle continued northbound on Bruce County Road 10, turning westbound on Concession 4 in the former Brant Township.' Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Two days later, Hanover police chief posted a picture of a burnt-up 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser on X, saying that further details were to follow. Deputy Chief George Hebblethwaite told Global News on Monday morning that a tip had led them to find the destroyed vehicle in the brush near Morry's Trailer Sales on Sideroad 25. 'We were speaking with someone who we had been given the name of, and that person turned out to have some information which led us to the car,' he said. Police believe the fire occurred within a couple of hours of the initial crash and that the vehicle has been examined by OPP forensic officers. HPS investigators have recovered the 2007 PT Cruiser (pictured below) that was involved in a fatal hit & run collision on Wednesday, June 11th at 5:20 p.m. in the Town of Hanover. The vehicle was destroyed by fire in a bush lot on Sideroad 25 in the former Brant Township just .. — Christopher Knoll (@ChiefKnoll) June 14, 2025 Story continues below advertisement In a release on Sunday police said that 'the registered owner of the PT Cruiser has been interviewed and is cooperating fully with the investigation. Although this person was the registered owner, they never had care or control of the vehicle since it was purchased.' Hebblethwaite also told Global News that police expect to make an arrest on Monday in connection with the case. 'There is a person that we are seeking,' he explained, adding they expect to make an announcement Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning. Hanover is a town of around 8,000 people in Grey County about 100 kilometres north of Kitchener.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
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.
