Thou Rouen, 38, was killed in a hit and run crash on Adelaide near Nelson on Saturday April 23rd, 2022. (Photo via GoFundMe)Thou Rouen, 38, was killed in a hit and run crash on Adelaide near Nelson on Saturday April 23rd, 2022. (Photo via GoFundMe)
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Fundraiser for family of hit and run victim surpasses $10,000

A grieving family is getting help from the community in the wake of a devastating hit and run crash.

According to a GoFundMe set up in his honour, Thou Roeun was the man killed near the intersection of Adelaide and Nelson on Saturday night.

The man's niece wrote, "Hi, my name is Tayla. Last night at 9:30 my uncle, a brother, a cousin, a friend, and most importantly a dad of 3 young girls got killed in a hit and run. He left behind 7 sisters, a bunch of close cousins and friends, nephews and nieces, and 3 young daughters. The point of this fundraiser is to raise money for these 3 girls to raise for any school funds and help with the funeral and any other expenses. Please… Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou."

London Police are investigating a hit and run involving a silver 2022 Volkswagen Passat.

Investigators said Rouen was walking in the area of Adelaide Street and Nelson Street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when he was struck. He later died in hospital. Family members have since confirmed that Roeun, who was 38, was the person killed.

The vehicle has been located, but there's no word on charges at this point.

“The driver is still outstanding at this time, but the investigation continues,” police said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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