A section of Lakeshore Rd. being blocked off as police investigate an early morning collision. March 18, 2018. (Photo from the Sarnia Police Service twitter page)A section of Lakeshore Rd. being blocked off as police investigate an early morning collision. March 18, 2018. (Photo from the Sarnia Police Service twitter page)
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Hit-And-Run Victim Out Of Hospital

A 29-year-old man, seriously injured in a hit-and-run over a week ago, has been released from hospital and is recovering at home.

Sarnia police say he was struck by a vehicle while walking westbound on Lakeshore Rd. just west of Blackwell Side Rd. on March 18 around 1:30am.

The man was originally taken to Bluewater Health and then transferred to London Health Sciences Centre.

Well-known local weightlifter Boady Santavy is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with failing to remain at the scene.

The 20-year-old turned himself into police the following day and was released on a promise to appear.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Sarnia police.

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