The Shadow on Bath Road: A Hunt for Answers After a Halloween Night Tragedy

Kingston Police, you see, are really urging the public to step forward. They’re looking for a dark-colored SUV, specifically a 2017 to 2020 Honda CRV, that was involved in a serious hit-and-run collision. This wasn't just any fender bender; a pedestrian was seriously injured on Halloween night, which honestly, just makes the whole thing even more heartbreaking.

The incident itself happened on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, just as evening was truly settling in, around 7:25 PM. The location was Bath Road, a little stretch west of Palace Road. Imagine the scene: a pedestrian, simply going about their evening, then suddenly, the unthinkable. A vehicle collides with them and, rather than stopping, flees the scene. It’s a chilling thought, isn’t it?

Now, this wasn't some phantom vehicle. Investigators with the Traffic Safety Unit have managed to piece together some pretty specific details about the SUV in question. We’re talking about a dark grey or black Honda CRV, model years ranging from 2017 to 2020. And crucially, it's believed to have sustained significant damage. Picture this: the entire front passenger side—bumper, fender, and headlight assembly—likely mangled. This isn't a small scratch; this is damage that should be noticeable.

After the impact, the driver, whoever they were, continued westward on Bath Road, leaving the injured pedestrian behind. But here’s the thing about our interconnected world: someone, somewhere, saw something. Perhaps a quick glance from another driver, or maybe, just maybe, some dash cam footage that might hold the key. Police are particularly keen on getting their hands on any such footage from that specific time and area. It could be absolutely vital, you could say.

So, the call is out. Detective Scott MacPherson is leading this investigation, and he can be reached directly at 613-549-4660 extension 6310, or via email at smacpherson@kingstonpolice.ca. But if you’d prefer to remain anonymous, and sometimes people do, there's always the main non-emergency line at 613-549-4660 extension 0, or, of course, the ever-reliable Kingston/Frontenac Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Let’s hope someone comes forward to help bring some closure, and perhaps justice, to this very unfortunate situation.