NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 7, 2021 at 8:10 a.m., an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the area of Highway 12 at Jones Road in the Town of Midland when he observed a vehicle travelling eastbound, being driven in an erratic and dangerous manner.
The officer followed the vehicle, which wove through several side streets. Emergency lights and sirens were activated, however, the vehicle failed to stop. The driver, who appeared to be alone, returned to travel eastbound again on Highway 12.
Dangerous driver who failed to stop for police this morning on Hwy12 in Midland. #SGB_OPP seeking witnesses or dashcam video to help ID the driver ^ac pic.twitter.com/wkb3vmWPJn
— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) October 7, 2021
The driver then disobeyed two reds lights and drove into oncoming traffic leaving the Town of Midland and entered the Township of Tay. Due to the traffic volume and the concern for public safety, the police pursuit was discontinued and the area was searched in an attempt the locate the vehicle.
The suspect vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle which resulted in property damage at Highway 12 and Triple Bay Road, however, the driver continued driving. The vehicle is believed to be last seen turning from Highway 12, north onto Sturgeon Bay Road.
The vehicle is described as a dark grey Chevrolet sedan being driven by a male. There is an emergency spare tire on the front right wheel and there is damage to the front end and passenger side of the vehicle.
Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have information about this incident specifically the identity of the involved driver, including any dash cam footage taken on Highway 12 from Jones Road to Sturgeon Bay Road between 8:10 and 8:30a.m.
If you can assist please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or email the investigator [email protected].
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