SIU invokes mandate after collision with Halton police cruiser
Published January 25, 2021 at 11:34 am
Shortly after 10:00 pm on Sunday, January 24, 2021, the Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) was alerted to a vehicle that had failed to stop for O.P.P. officers on the Queen Elizabeth Way.
Police say the vehicle was later observed by Halton officers in Oakville and Burlington driving in a dangerous manner.
According to police, while attempting to bring the vehicle to a stop, it made contact with at least one Halton police cruiser before entering a ditch on Highway 5 west of Highway 6 in Hamilton.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and transported to the hospital and no officers were injured as a result of the incident, police say.
A 44-year-old male from Hamilton has been charged with dangerous operation, operate motor vehicle while prohibited (8 counts), possession of a controlled substance, flight from police, fail to comply with release order, possession of stolen property.
Additional charges may be pending, according to police.
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The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has been notified and has invoked their mandate.
As required by law, no further information can be provided by HRPS at this time.
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