July 24, 2015
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(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Sunday, July 26, will mark six years since the death of Jason PEARSON, 31, of Waterloo (photo at right), who was struck and killed in a fail-to-remain accident in South Huron.
At approximately 5 a.m., Sunday, July 26, 2009, PEARSON, a pedestrian using the roadway, was struck by a vehicle just north of the Grand Bend Motorplex on Grand Bend Line (Huron County Road 81). The driver of the vehicle that struck him failed to remain at the scene of the accident. Moments later, a motorist came upon the scene and called for assistance. PEARSON was transported to hospital where he died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision.
Over the course of the investigation, the Huron County OPP Crime Unit has issued information regarding a vehicle of interest. The vehicle of interest is believed to have passed the scene, and the driver and possible passengers may have information regarding the collision. Police would like to speak with the occupants of that vehicle.
The vehicle of interest is described as a dark-coloured, extended cab pick-up truck. The truck was pulling a large, enclosed trailer with dual wheels. The vehicle was last seen travelling northbound on Grand Bend Line toward Grand Bend.
NOTE: The vehicle of interest is similar to the pick-up and trailer pictured below:
“The anniversary of Jason’s death brings to attention this case remains unsolved," says Huron County OPP detective sergeant Mike McCabe. "I am hopeful that someone will share with us that piece of information that will help solve this case. Someone, somewhere knows what happened early that morning. I can’t urge you enough to make that call. This investigation remains ongoing and active. Our investigative team will continue to investigate any and all leads that may arise.”
The Huron OPP Crime Unit can be contacted by calling the toll-free line at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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