(LONDON, ON) – Two vehicle collision on Highway 402 leads to canine track and charges for driver.
On September 5, 2024, at 5:26 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service were dispatched to the Eastbound lanes of Highway 402 at Colonel Talbot Road in the City of London for the report of a two-vehicle collision.
Investigation revealed a vehicle travelling Eastbound was struck from behind by another Eastbound vehicle, which lost control and entered the ditch.
The driver fled the scene on foot, at which time OPP Canine and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called to assist.
Investigation revealed the licence plates on the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Elgin County.
The driver was located and transported to hospital as a precaution due to minor injuries sustained in the collision.
The other driver was not injured.
Dana HEARD, a 49-year-old of West Lorne, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act with:
· Dangerous operation
· Failure to stop after accident
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
· Failure to comply with undertaking
· Driving while under suspension
· Fail to remain
· Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
· Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
The accused was held for bail.
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