Saturday, June 15, 2024

Arrest made in fatal hit-and-run in Town of Chippawa last month: police

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Niagara police have made an arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that happened last month in the Town of Chippawa.

Police say the hit-and-run happened in the area of Sodom and Weaver roads on April 8.

Upon police arrival, a man was found dead on the west side of Sodom Road.

Police say they seized a 2007 Black Cadillac Escalade believed to be involved in the fatal crash.

READ MORE: Niagara police seize vehicle used in fatal hit-and-run in Town of Chippawa

Following an extensive investigation, police arrested 49-year-old Tanya Krajishnik-Maillis in connection to this incident that left a 52-year-old man from the Falls dead.

Krajishnik-Maillis has been charged with fail to stop at the scene of accident/fatality.

Police say she is currently in custody awaiting a bail hearing on Thursday at a St. Catharines courthouse.

Anyone with information regarding this hit-and-run is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009472.

READ MORE: Niagara police find man dead on side of road in Town of Chippawa

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