A hit and run in east London that claimed the life of a London woman happened after the victim tried to get some stolen property back.
London police released the name of the victim and a suspect in the incident that happened at Dundas St. and Ashland Ave. just before 2pm Tuesday. Police say the victim, 64-year-old Deborah Titus of London, was trying to get her property back from a vehicle. The driver pulled away, hitting Titus, who later died of her injuries.
A bystander who had come to her aid was dragged a short distance by the vehicle, suffering minor injuries.
Police announced Wednesday that they had found the vehicle they believed to have been involved. On Thursday, they announced that a London woman has been charged.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Brittany Lynn Boyce, 29, on charges of manslaughter and assault with a weapon.
Anyone with information about Boyce’s whereabouts or 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 on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com
