(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person as a result of a collision investigation.
On December 4, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., officers attended a collision between a pedestrian and vehicle on Front Road, just east of Hawkesbury. The pedestrian was wearing all black clothing and had been walking in the middle of the highway during a snow storm.
Officers discovered the pedestrian – 24-year-old Christopher MYRE from Hawkesbury – was wanted for previous outstanding charges.
As a result, MYRE was arrested and charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and Highway Traffic Act:
- Obstruct peace officer
- Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court
- Pedestrian on roadway fail to keep to left edge
MYRE was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the collision. He was then held for bail and is scheduled to appear in court on December 5, 2024 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice.
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