Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Driver charged in weekend hit-and-run

By Stephanie Chaves

April 15, 2024 - 2:00pm

Lambton OPP say a driver has been charged in a hit-and-run in Petrolia over the weekend.

At around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, police were called to a two vehicle crash on Petrolia Line between Tank Street and First Avenue.

Police said a black Mustang collided with a pickup truck and left the scene. Thankfully, nobody was hurt.

Police said a 50-year-old man was arrested at the Petrolia OPP Detachment on Sunday.

The Petrolia resident is charged with dangerous operation and failing to remain at the scene.

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