200Km/h – Corey JACKSON Arrested

(BURLINGTON, ON) – A driver was arrested and charged criminally after being observed speeding excessively and passing on the shoulder of the QEW in Burlington.

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:48 p.m., an Officer from the Burlington OPP detachment observed a vehicle travelling at an extremely high rate of speed on the Fort Erie bound QEW near Guelph Line in the City of Burlington.

The vehicle was a dark coloured SUV with the 4-way flashers activated and was estimated to be driving in excess of 200 km/h at times and using the shoulder to pass vehicles. The vehicle was stopped just before the Burlington Skyway bridge and the driver was placed under arrest for Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Corey JACKSON, age 45, from Sudbury has been charged with:

·      Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

The accused was released from custody and is set to appear on April 7^th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Burlington.

This vehicle description and driving action matches other recent incidents on the QEW reported to Police by drivers between Burlington and Niagara.

February 25, 2025, 9:30 p.m., 3 independent witnesses reporting on a similar vehicle driving dangerously on the Fort Erie bound QEW

February 27, 2025, 1:47 p.m., 4 independent witnesses reporting on a similar vehicle driving dangerously on the Toronto bound QEW

Police are investigating as to whether these incidents are also linked to the involved vehicle and driver. The OPP is asking anyone who may have dashcam footage or information related to these incidents to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Dangerous Driving is a serious crime, if you observe someone driving dangerously, or suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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