The Lennox and Addington OPP has charged one person with multiple offences, after the driver of a stolen vehicle fled from police and was involved in a motor vehicle collision.
On Feb. 22, just after 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a traffic complaint on Hwy 401 eastbound in Tyendinaga Township. Officers observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, at which time the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Investigation revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen.
While continuing the effort to locate the vehicle, officers were notified of a single vehicle collision at Maple Road and Old Wilton Road in Loyalist Township. The driver was observed by the complainant fleeing the area on foot. Officers attended the scene and confirmed the vehicle to be the same one that had fled from police just prior.
Officers attended the scene to investigate, at which point they were notified that the suspect was potentially at a residence close by. The suspect was subsequently located and arrested.
An 18-year-old, of Windsor, Ontario was charged with:
- Dangerous operation
- Flight from peace officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Unlawfully in dwelling house
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
- Fail to stop for police
- Fail to remain
- Driving while under suspension
- Fail to properly wear seat belt
- Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Possess unmarked fine cut tobacco
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.