Just after the sun dipped below the rooftops on July 30, a black Corvette sat quietly in a Bradford parking lot, blissfully unaware of the trouble rolling its way.
What followed was the kind of collision that sends ripples through a small town. South Simcoe Police reported that a white Lexus SUV struck the parked Corvette outside a retail business on Holland Street West, shattering the stillness and leaving behind more questions than answers. The Corvette’s owner wasn’t present to witness the impact, but security cameras were. They captured the moment the Lexus made contact and the subsequent exit of the driver—an individual who, by all accounts, left no note and no explanation.
The incident unfolded just after 8 p.m., a time when most shoppers are heading home and the hum of the day gives way to the evening calm. Yet, one suspect, described as a white man of average build and height, short brown hair, dressed in brown pants, black suit jacket, and a light shirt, brought a dose of late-night drama to the retail plaza. After the collision, he steered his vehicle through the lot and disappeared into the night, leaving both police and locals puzzling over his identity and his motives.
For South Simcoe Police, the case is a puzzle missing its final piece. They have released the suspect’s description in hopes that someone in Bradford knows more—perhaps a neighbour, a retail worker, or a fellow driver headed out for groceries that evening. Officers have encouraged anyone with information to get in touch, either directly with constable Bryan Soares or through anonymous channels, underscoring the vital role of community cooperation in resolving cases like this.
As the investigation continues, the fate of the black Corvette serves as a reminder that even the most routine evenings can veer unexpectedly. Bradford’s eyes are now on the lookout, proving that in close-knit communities, vigilance is as important as horsepower.
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Bradford police searching for answers after parking lot crash involving Corvette
