OPP file photoOPP file photo
Sarnia

Walpole Island fatal crash victim identified

Lambton OPP have identified the victim who died after being struck by a vehicle on Walpole Island earlier this week.

On Monday, officers along with members of the Walpole Island Police Service, Walpole Island Fire, and Chatham-Kent EMS responded to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian on Chief's Road.

The individual, Clifton Tooshkenig from Walpole Island First Nation, was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police continue to investigate and will provide further updates when they become available.

If you have information on this event, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.

Read More Local Stories

(left to right) SPS Deputy Chief Michael Van Sickle and Acting Chief Mike Federico. June 25, 2026. (Photo by Natalia Vega)

SPS turns off comments

SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, June 26

The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.