Windsor police have pressed charges against two drivers involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident in east Windsor last Sunday. The event occurred on Sept. 27, just before 10 p.m., when authorities were called to the intersection of Tecumseh Road East and Princess Avenue following a collision between a pedestrian and vehicles. The 62-year-old victim was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to the injuries. The victim’s identity remains undisclosed.
Upon investigation by the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit, it was revealed that two vehicles were engaged in a street race heading east on Tecumseh Road East, resulting in one of the vehicles hitting the pedestrian crossing the street. The driver of the first vehicle fled the scene, while the driver of the second vehicle initially left but later returned.
A 19-year-old suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident around 11 p.m. that Sunday. He is now facing charges of causing death through dangerous vehicle operation and failing to stop after a fatal accident. Subsequently, on Thursday, Oct. 1, the 17-year-old driver of the second vehicle surrendered at the Windsor Police Headquarters and was also charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
The Windsor Police continue to investigate the case and urge anyone with relevant information to reach out to the Windsor Police Service Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online at catchcrooks.com.
