Arrest made in fatal Hanover hit-and-run crash

Codie Bloom in an undated photo provided by the Hanover Police Service.

A man wanted for a fatal hit and run collision in Hanover has finally been arrested.

On June 11, a 66-year-old woman was walking on 7th Avenue, near Hanover Park, when she was struck by red Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle fled the scene of the crash.

The victim, now identified as Sheila Lamont, was taken to the Hanover and District Hospital where she subsequently died from her injuries.

Police immediately began a search for the PT Cruiser, which was eventually found abandoned and destroyed by fire along Sideroad 25.

The driver was nowhere to be found.

Police later identified the driver as Codie Bloom and shared the 33-year-old’s image in the hopes someone would call in a tip.

On June 19, Bloom was arrested. Hanover Police said he was picked up by Ontario Provincial Police while walking on McNab Street in Walkerton.

He’s been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson.

“This investigation remains active and ongoing,” a media release said. “Hanover Police investigators continue to track down leads and encourages those with information who have not yet spoken to police to come forward by calling 519-364-2411 or Crimestoppers of Grey Bruce at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).”

Bloom remains in police custody.