Police investigate hit-and-run on Hwy 89 that left woman, 35, dead on shoulder of road

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6 days ago

OPP released images of a white SUV believed to have been travelling closely behind a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 near 5th Sideroad on Sun., July 13, 2025.
Nottawasaga provincial police are hoping to speak with a potential witness to a fatal hit-and-run on Highway 89 in Innisfil.
The deadly collision happened on Sun., July 13 sometime after 2 a.m. Police believe the woman was walking near 5th Sideroad when she was struck by a blue passenger vehicle heading east on Highway 89. The vehicle left the scene, but has since been located by investigators. The driver has yet to come forward.
The victim's body was discovered about an hour after the collision on the shoulder of the highway. She has since been identified as a 35-year-old from Richmond Hill.
Police are appealing to the public for help identifying the driver. They have also identified a white SUV that was seen travelling closely behind the involved vehicle at the time of the collision.
Police believe the SUV driver could hold valuable information and wish to speak with that individual.
Anyone who can help with the case is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip that could result in a $2,000 reward.