Ontario Provincial Police have identified a vehicle of interest after a hit-and-run on Highway 401 in Oxford County that killed a 42-year-old tow truck operator from Kitchener on Wednesday morning.
Crash details
OPP said the collision occurred shortly after 7 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near the Oxford Road 3 overpass, east of Woodstock. Investigators determined the victim, a tow truck operator assisting a stranded motorist on the shoulder, was struck by an unknown vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk and Const. Matthew Foster confirmed the victim’s age and that the man was from Kitchener. His name has not been released.
Vehicle of interest
Police said they are seeking a commercial motor vehicle, described as a transport truck, in connection with the collision. OPP released a photo of the vehicle of interest and asked for the public’s help to advance the investigation.
Investigation status
According to OPP, the transport driver wanted in connection with the incident has been identified. Officers continue working to locate the driver and the vehicle. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact OPP.