NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident in which a female was struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in the City of Orillia.
On April 1, 2021, shortly after 11 p.m., emergency services were called to a Murphy Road parking lot in which it was reported that a female had been discovered injured after being hit by a vehicle.
The vehicle was located against a nearby business, unattended. The 47-year-old female, from Adjala-Tosorontio Township, was transported by ambulance to hospital with possible life altering injuries, then airlifted by Ornge air ambulance to a Toronto hospital.
OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members attended the scene to assist with the investigation. Though initial investigation suggests that this incident was caused by misfortune, investigators are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the event, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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