Provincial police are asking the public for help after a suspected hit and run fatality in Smiths Falls.
The body of Steven Tate, 34, of Montague Township, was found on November 8, 2023, adjacent to Highway 15. He had been reported missing on November 4, the last day he was seen alive.
The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is now providing new details in this case, as it’s believed members of the public may have crucial information.
Investigators have released video and still images of a vehicle, believed to be responsible for Tate’s death. The video shows a dark coloured hatchback or sedan, believed to be a Mazda, which would have had damage to the front passenger side.
The video can be seen on in the following locations:
Detectives want to speak with anyone who may recognize the car or saw a potential match with the damage described above, anytime after 8 p.m. on November 4, 2023.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lanark OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Lanark County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.