Police are looking for the driver of a truck that fled the scene after hitting a cyclist on Tuesday morning.
Huronia West OPP says a truck collided with a cyclist on Concession 10 North Nottawasaga Road, between Sideroad 30/31 Nottawasaga and Nottawasaga Sideroad 33, in Nottawa at about 7:45 a.m. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Witnesses reported seeing a black, older model pick-up truck with a cap over the truck-bed hitting the cyclist and then leaving the scene.
Anyone with information, including dash cam footage is urged to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310- 1122, referencing incident number E260717967. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Update: Police catch thief who injured Mansfield gas station attendant
After an extensive search, police have apprehended the man accused of stealing fuel at a Mansfield gas station, and injuring the attendant.
On May 14, Nipigon OPP officers located the vehicle and trailer involved in the fail-to-remain collision that occurred in Mansfield the day prior.
After police deployed a spike belt to stop the vehicle, the suspect fled to a wooded area. Officers conducted an extensive search of the area before tracking down the suspect and taking him into custody.As a result, Darbara Singh Mann, 53, of Brampton, has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; one count of possession property obtained by crime under $5,000; dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm; and failing to stop at accident resulting in bodily harm.
On May 13, Dufferin OPP reported that the accused, who was driving a black Ford SUV with a camper trailer, allegedly stopped at the Pioneer gas station in Mansfield attempting to flee without paying for fuel. During the incident, the gas station attendant attempted to intervene and was struck by the vehicle.
The victim sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Bus driver charged with stunt driving while students still on the bus
Police have charged a school bus driver with stunt driving after being observed travelling 100 km/h in a 50 km/h zone.
Dufferin OPP officers were conducting traffic enforcement in the area of County Road 17 and Prince of Wales Road in Mulmur just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday when they observed a school bus travelling at a high rate of speed.
Officers initiated a traffic stop and spoke with the driver regarding the excessive speed, particularly given that children were on board the bus at the time of the offence.
As a result of the investigation, a 56-year-old female from Beeton has been charged with: Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed; Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit; and failing to surrender licence.
“This incident is particularly concerning given the location,” said police. “Just over five weeks ago, the same intersection was the scene of a fatal two- vehicle collision. Incidents such as this highlight the importance of safe and responsible driving, especially when transporting children.”
