KITCHENUHAMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG FIRST NATION - On Saturday, July 23, at approximately 7:00 pm, police responded to a pedestrian in distress on Shebesheek Rd, KI.
The police investigation revealed that an adult and child had been walking along the roadway when the adult was hit from behind by a driver in a black pickup truck. The victim has been airlifted from the community for medical treatment.
The victim is in stable condition and there were no injuries to the child during the incident.
Members of the KI Police and OPP are continuing to actively investigate this occurrence. The OPP reminds people to be aware of their surroundings at all times and report any threats to personal safety to the police.
If you have any information about this occurrence, please contact the local band council and/ or your local police service.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or report online through ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
