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MEDIA RELEASE – UPDATE MAY 14, 2025
Fatal Hit-and-Run – Driver Identified and Charged

Owen Sound, ON – Members of the Owen Sound Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) have identified and charged the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m. near the intersection of 5th Street East and 5th Avenue East.

Following consultation with legal counsel, Devon Desborough, 21, of Owen Sound, surrendered himself to police. He has been arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Fail to Stop at Accident Causing Death

  • Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death

Desborough has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Subsequently, members of the Owen Sound Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence on the city’s west side, where key evidence related to the incident was located and seized.

While this marks a significant step forward in the investigation, police continue to seek the public’s assistance. Residents and businesses in the area are asked to review any camera footage, including doorbell and dashcam recordings, from the hours surrounding the incident.

 

If you have any information you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip by clicking here; or get the P3 Tips mobile app.  You won’t be asked to identify yourself, you don’t have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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