(LAKESHORE, ON) – The Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged an individual following a multi vehicle collision on Highway 401.
On August 23, 2024, at approximately 10:22 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a multi vehicle collision in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Gracey Side Road and Comber Side Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore.
As officers arrived on scene witnesses had reported two occupants from one of the involved vehicles had fled the scene on foot. Officers located and arrested two individuals on Lakeshore Road 305.
The investigation determined that one vehicle was operating in an erratic manner and struck several other vehicles in the westbound lanes.
As a result, 20-year-old Tyler James TIMOTHY of Lakeshore has been charged with the following offences:
· Operation While Impaired S.320.14(1)(a) CC
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand S.320.15(1) CC
· Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code S.320.18(1)(a) CC
· Failure to stop after accident S.320.16(1) CC
· Dangerous operation S.320.13(1) CC
· Driving while under suspension S.53(1) HTA
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor for a bail hearing.
The second individual was released unconditionally.
Only minor injuries that were treated at the scene were reported.
Police are seeking witnesses and anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision to contact the Essex County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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