COLLISION 24-117026
SERIOUS COLLISION
Investigation ongoing
UPDATE # 2 - LONDON, ON (December 19, 2024) – Members of the LPS Traffic Management Unit continue to investigate the serious collision involving a pedestrian that occurred earlier this week.
The young boy transported to hospital by paramedic services, has succumbed to his injuries.
He has been identified as Dante Caranci, 7, of London.
Our thoughts are with the family and all involved emergency personnel.
Investigators continue to appeal to members of the public who may have dash-cam footage or video surveillance in the area of Longwoods Road near Murray Road between 3:45 – 4:05 p.m., or who may have information that can assist with the investigation, to contact police.
The investigation remains ongoing, more information will be provided as appropriate.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Cst. Matthew Dawson
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-868-3882
Email. Media Officer
UPDATE – LONDON, ON (December 17, 2024) – Members of the LPS Traffic Management Unit continue to investigate the serious collision involving a pedestrian that took place in the south end of the city yesterday afternoon.
The young boy remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Investigators continue to appeal to members of the public who may have dash-cam footage or video surveillance in the area of Longwoods Road near Murray Road between 3:45 – 4:05 p.m., or information that can assist with the investigation, to contact police.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
ORIGINAL – LONDON, ON (December 16, 2024) – A young boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motor vehicle collision late this afternoon in the south end of the city.
Shortly before 4 p.m., on Monday, December 16, 2024, emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle collision in the area of Longwoods and Murray roads involving a pedestrian.
A young child was transported to hospital by paramedic services with life-threatening injuries.
All involved parties remained at the scene.
Longwoods Road was closed between Colonel Talbot and Kilbourne roads for a period of time.
The investigation has been reassigned to the London Police Service Traffic Management Unit and is ongoing.
Police are asking anyone who may have dash-cam footage or video surveillance in the area of Longwoods Road near Murray Road between 3:45 – 4:05 p.m., or information that can assist with the investigation, to contact police.
The investigation is in its early stages, and more information will be released as appropriate.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
For media inquiries, contact:
Sgt. Sandasha Bough
Media Relations Officer
C. 519-854-8576
Email. Media Officer
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