Detectives from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Collision Reconstruction Unit have made an arrest in connection with a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 29, 2025, in the Town of Lincoln.
At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, uniform officers from NRPS 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) responded to reports of a major collision near North Service Road and Bartlett Road North.
The initial investigation determined that a white 2022 Hyundai Tucson and a second, unknown vehicle were both travelling westbound on North Service Road. The unknown vehicle had been driving westbound in the eastbound lane for a significant distance. A 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle travelling eastbound was forced to maneuver to avoid a head-on collision with the oncoming vehicle. Subsequently, a collision occurred between the motorcycle and the Tucson in the westbound lane. The unknown vehicle failed to remain at the scene and continued westbound.
The 41-year-old male driver of the motorcycle and his 46-year-old female passenger sustained life-threatening injuries. Both were transported to an out-of-region hospital, where they continue to receive treatment.
Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified a suspect in the Ottawa area. With the assistance of the Ottawa Police Service Polygraph Unit and Fatal Collision Investigation Unit, NRPS detectives arrested a 22-year-old female, Simran KHOJA of Nepean, Ontario.
KHOJA was transported back to the Niagara region and is charged with the following offences:
Dangerous Operation-Causing Bodily Harm (two counts) Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident-Causing Bodily Harm (two counts)
KHOJA remains in custody and is scheduled to attend a bail hearing on Wednesday, July 10, 2025, at the Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse, 59 Church Street, St. Catharines.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009089.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest.
NRPS Incident 25-70216
ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE
Motorcycle and Car Collide in Lincoln
At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Sunday June 29, 2025, uniform officers from 8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of North Service Road and Bartlett Road North in the Town of Lincoln.
Initial investigation determined that a white 2022 Hyundai Tucson and another vehicle of unknown make and model were travelling westbound on North Service Road. The Hyundai, driven by a 22-year-old male, collided with an oncoming black 2020 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The Tucson then left the roadway and came to rest in a nearby field. The other vehicle left the scene and continued westbound toward the Hamilton area. Its driver and vehicle have not yet been identified.
The 41-year-old male driver of the motorcycle and his 46-year-old female passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to an out-of-region hospital.
Detectives from the NRPS Collision Reconstruction Unit, with the assistance of the NRPS Forensic Services Unit, attended the scene and have assumed carriage of the investigation.
Police are appealing to the driver of the other vehicle, as well as any witnesses or area residents with surveillance, dashcam, or other relevant footage, to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the investigating officers by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009089.
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.