Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday, officers responded to a total of eight motor vehicle collisions across the Municipality.
Out of these, four were single motor vehicle collisions where vehicles slid off the roadway.
One vehicle struck a sign; two vehicles struck hydro poles, and the fourth slid into a ditch.
Fail to remain
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 11:02 p.m., police responded to a public parking lot on the corner of Queen Street North and Prospect Street in Tilbury for a motor vehicle collision.
Approximately 10 minutes before contacting the police, the caller advised that a white SUV was reversing from a parking space and struck her vehicle, damaging the rear bumper.
The vehicle left the scene.
If anyone has any information to assist in identifying the vehicle or the driver in this incident, please contact Constable Chris Reynolds at chrisre@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Driver charged under the Highway Traffic Act
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 6:13 p.m., police responded to Talbot Line, between West Ridge Line and Fargo Road, in Harwich Township for a motor vehicle collision.
Officers learned a Hyundai SUV rear-ended a Dodge pickup truck.
The drivers did not sustain any physical injuries.
The driver of the Hyundai was charged with a Highway Traffic Act offence, and the vehicle was towed.
Driver charged with careless driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 8:28 p.m., police responded to Longwoods Road, between Centre Side Road and James Street, in Chatham Township for a motor vehicle collision.
Officers learned a Honda Civic collided with a Ford F150 pickup truck with a salter.
The collision temporarily closed the road.
The driver of the Honda received minor injuries and was charged with careless driving.
