(Ottawa, ON) –The Ontario Provincial Police, Highway Safety Division has investigated and charged a driver after striking a cruiser and fleeing the scene.
On November 4, 2015, at 12:45 am, an OPP officer stopped a motor vehicle on Terry Fox Drive. Investigation revealed that the driver had been drinking. While attempting to arrest the male driver, the driver put his vehicle in reverse and backed into the police cruiser and struck the officer. The suspect vehicle then left the scene and headed onto Highway 417 westbound. The officer, who was not injured, attempted to stop the suspect vehicle. Due to very high speeds, the officer was not able to stop the suspect vehicle.
The abandoned suspect vehicle was located at 6:41 am in a ditch on Highway 417 near Richardson Side Road.
The driver turned himself in to police on November 4, 2015.
The 33 year old driver, James MACDONALD of Arnprior is charged with:
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Flight while pursed by peace officer
• Operate motor vehicle while ability impaired by alcohol
• Assault a police officer with a weapon
• Resist peace officer
James MACDONALD is scheduled to appear in Ottawa Court on November 25,2015.
MACDONALD is also charged with numerous Highway Traffic Act violations.
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