Hanover hit-and-run suspect vehicle found burnt: HPS

Hanover police say they've recovered a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run, but are still looking for the driver.

Hanover police have recovered the vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run earlier in the week.

Police recovered a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Officers said it was destroyed by fire in a bush lot on Sideroad 25 just north of Morry’s Trailer Sales, in the former Brant Township.

The Hanover Police Service is asking anyone who saw the smoke, the vehicle, or anyone in the area on Wednesday evening around 5:20 p.m., shortly after the collision.

Video surveillance is also wanted. You are asked to look for the PT Cruiser from Concession 4 to Morry’s Trailer Sales on Sideroad 25 between 5:25 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. in your footage.

The suspect is described as a white man in his early 30s, wearing a dark coloured baseball hat and was picked up by a vehicle on Bruce Road 4 near Davis Hill Nursery in the same timeframe. Anyone who saw the suspect is also asked to contact police.

The registered owner of the involved car has been interviewed and is cooperating with the investigation.

“Although this person was the registered owner, they have never had care and control of this PT Cruiser since it was purchased,” police confirmed.

Officers are thanking the public for their help with this investigation.

The driver is encouraged to surrender to Hanover Police. Police added if anyone is helping the suspect in anyway, could be prosecuted criminally.