Police seek answers in fatal Innisfil hit-and-run

OPP look for white SUV who may have witnessed the collision. Mon., July 13, 2026. PHOTO: OPP

On the one-year anniversary of a fatal fail-to-remain collision in Innisfil, police continue to seek answers.

With a renewed appeal for information, police reiterate the event as it occurred on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Shortly after 3 a.m., the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a deceased female located on the shoulder of Highway 89 near 5th Side Road.

Jessica Follett, 35, from Richmond Hill was identified as the dead pedestrian.

“One year ago today, an innocent mother of five was tragically taken, and her family continues to live with the impact of that loss.

Someone out there knows who was behind the wheel that night. It is time to come forward and do the right thing for this grieving family,” said Det.-Insp. Shaun Filman of the Criminal Investigations Branch.

Police say their investigation revealed Follett had been walking along Highway 89 when she was struck by an eastbound blue passenger vehicle shortly after 2 a.m.

The driver fled the scene.

However, police say a white SUV was travelling closely behind the suspect vehicle at the time of the collision and they believe the driver may be an important witness, and is urged to contact police.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision, is urged to contact the Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident number E250924642.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).