The investigation into the January 27, 2025, McLeod Road fatal injury collision has been ongoing by detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Collision Reconstruction Unit.
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, detectives charged the driver of the Audi, a 63-year-old male from Thorold, with the offence of:
– Careless Driving Causing Death – section 130(3) – Highway Traffic Act
He was issued a Part III Summons with a future court date of June 24, 2025, at 445 East Main Street, Welland.
The driver has been charged with a provincial offence, not a Criminal Code offence, as such his name is not being released.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009504.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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Update 1 – January 29, 2025
Detectives continue to investigate the collision that occurred on Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 6:50pm, in the area of Mcleod Road and Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls.
Tragically, the 79-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries at an out of region hospital.
Anyone with information or any who may have been in the area with video footage or dash cam footage is encouraged to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext 1009504.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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Original Release – January 28, 2025
On Monday, January 27, 2025, at approximately 6:50pm, 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on-the-Lake uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Mcleod Road and Dorchester Road in the City of Niagara Falls for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
Investigation revealed a 79-year-old male was crossing the roadway when a 62-year-old was operating a blue Audi Q3 south bound on Dorchester Road when he made a turn onto Mcleod Road. As a result, the vehicle collided with the pedestrian.
The 79-year-old male was transported to an out of region hospital with life threatening injuries.
Detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service have taken carriage of the investigation.
Anyone with information or any who may have been in the area with video footage or dash cam footage is encouraged to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext 1009504.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.
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