The Chatham-Kent Police Service have issued an urgent message, after a pedestrian was allegedly struck by a vehicle on Forhan Street in Wallaceburg.
“Chatham-Kent Police are currently investigating a single motor vehicle collision where a pedestrian was struck, on Forhan Street, in Wallaceburg,” police officials allege.
“The collision occurred between Stewart Line and Langstaff Line on Forhan Street between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Police are still attempting to locate the pedestrian who was struck and are asking for the public’s assistance.”
Police officials added: “Police are looking for an Indigenous male with long hair, black coat, wearing a ball cap.”
This section of Forhan Street remains closed until further notice, police say.
“Police will release further details when available,” police officials said in a press release.
“If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of this male please contact CKPS at 519-352-1234 ext 9.”
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