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OPP looking for dangerous driver after collision, police pursuit in Tay this morning UPDATE (Oct. 29): Driver found and arrested

Driver located and charged
2021-10-07 hwy12
A scene from this morning's incident.

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Update: On Oct. 28, 2021 officers attended a Tiny Beaches Road North residence in Tiny Township and arrested and charged the driver of the vehicle Kyle Amey, 32 years of Tiny Township with the following offences in relation to the driving incident from Oct. 7, 2021.

  • Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from peace officer

all contrary to the Criminal Code of Canadaand further with

  • Fail to report accident contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear Before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on November 25, 2021.

Investigators wish to thank those community members who assisted in this investigation.

Original report:

On Oct. 7, 2021 at 8:10 a.m., an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the area of Highway 12 at Jones Road in the Town of Midland when he observed a vehicle travelling eastbound, being driven in an erratic and dangerous manner.

The officer followed the vehicle, which wove through several side streets. Emergency lights and sirens were activated, however, the vehicle failed to stop. The driver, who appeared to be alone, returned to travel eastbound again on Highway 12.

The driver then disobeyed two reds lights and drove into oncoming traffic leaving the Town of Midland and entered the Township of Tay. Due to the traffic volume and the concern for public safety, the police pursuit was discontinued and the area was searched in an attempt the locate the vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was involved in a collision with another vehicle which resulted in property damage at Highway 12 and Triple Bay Road, however, the driver continued driving. The vehicle is believed to be last seen turning from Highway 12, north onto Sturgeon Bay Rd.

The vehicle is described as a dark grey Chevrolet sedan being driven by a male. There is an emergency spare tire on the front right wheel and there is damage to the front end and passenger side of the vehicle.

Investigators are interested in speaking with anyone who may have information about this incident specifically the identity of the involved driver, including any dash cam footage taken on Highway 12 from Jones Road to Sturgeon Bay Road between 8:10 and 8:30a.m. If you can assist please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or email the investigator [email protected].

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