NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BRACEBRIDGE - Members of the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to assist at a collision on the southbound lanes of Highway 11 south of Cedar Lane, shortly after 8 a.m. this morning.
A pickup truck towing three snowmobiles crashed into the ditch. The male driver fled the area on foot.
Members of the Bracebridge OPP detachment members were assisted by OPP Canine Unit and Central Region Emergency Response Team in searching the area. Officers were not able to locate the male.
Police continue to investigate the collision and are attempting to identify the male suspect.
If you have information about this incident please contact Provincial Constable Bateman-McKinnon at the Bracebridge OPP Detachment at 705-645-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-877 or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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