(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian in the Town of New Tecumseth.
On August 9, 2025, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP officers, responded to an emergency call regarding a motor vehicle that had struck a pedestrian and fled the scene on Church Street South in Alliston. The pedestrian, a 7-year-old, was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Officers located the suspect vehicle shortly after on Industrial Parkway and as a result of the investigation,
Matthew ZADRAN 19-years-old of Alliston was charged with the following:
- Failure to stop after accident
- Dangerous operation
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court -Two counts
- Assault with A Weapon- Three Counts
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Drive motor vehicle – Perform stunt
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
A 16-year-old youth from Bradford (name withheld under the Youth Criminal Justice Act) was charged with the following :
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court- Two counts
Both accused parties were held in custody for a bail hearing at a later time.
The OPP Major Crime unit is assisting with the ongoing investigation, and police are asking anyone with information to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.