Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Thunder bay Police arrest a local man in connection with last week's hit and run

A suspect has been arrested in connection with last Wednesday's Hit and Run that left one man in hospital with serious head injuries. Steven Jamie Torkkeli of Thunder Bay is charged with failing to stop at an accident, reckless driving causing bodily harm and obstructing a police officer. The 28 year old was arrested yesterday afternoon and a 2003 Ford 150 was also seized at his North Hill Street residence. A 20 year old Hamilton Soldier suffered severe head injuries in the collision and remains in hospital. The victim was in Thunder Bay visiting his girlfriend.