On December 7, 2014 at 3:10 p.m., the Guelph Police went to the intersection of Paisley Street and Yorkshire Street North for a hit and run collision. Investigation alleges that a Saab driven by a 72-year-old Guelph man was north bound on Yorkshire Street and went through a red light striking a Ford Escape driving on Paisley Street. The contact with the Ford sent it into a residence on Yorkshire Street. The driver of the Saab stopped briefly but then left the scene. The driver of the Ford, a 41-year-old male from Kitchener along with his wife and two young boys were treated for minor injuries. The Ford and the residence received extensive damage.
Police were able to locate the responsible male at his home and he was arrested.
Morris Twist has been charged with fail to remain under the Criminal Code and fail to stop at red light under the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in court on January 16, 2015.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident is asked to contact Cst G. Kaut at 519-824-1212 at extension #7480. Anonymous tips can be left at CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.csgw.tips.