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Charges Upgraded in Fatal Crash

This concerns a car stolen in St. Catharines in March

An update from police concerning a hit and run in St. Catharines back in March.

That was when a car was stolen from a parking lot, and hit another vehicle at a high rate of speed at Welland Avenue and Ontario Street.

The driver of the other car died.

Police say 38-year old Matthew Morris of St. Catharines eventually turned himself in, charged with robbery and failure to remain at the scene.

Police have added the charges against him:

• Dangerous operation causing death
• Criminal negligence causing death
• Operation while prohibited
• Driving while under suspension

He remains in police custody, with another court appearance May 6th.

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