Andrew WYKURZ – Assault, Hit & Run

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), have laid several charges against an individual from the Ottawa area after responding to a fail to remain collision on Highway 417.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m. on July 12, OPP members responded to two vehicle collision on Highway 417 in Ottawa’s East end. One of the individuals involved in the collision became angry and struck the other driver’s vehicle with a large object, breaking the taillight. That same individual then fled the scene. 

OPP members later located the vehicle and driver. Andrew WYKURZ, 61 years of age has been charged with the following:

• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Failure to Stop after an Accident
• Dangerous Operation
• Assault with a Weapon

Wykurz is set to appear in a Provincial Court of Justice on August 30^th, 2024

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