Hamilton man accused of fleeing police into oncoming traffic before vehicle catches fire

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Published March 30, 2021 at 8:26 pm

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A 29-year-old Hamilton man was arrested Monday night (Mar. 29) and charged with Dangerous Driving after allegedly fleeing from police and driving into oncoming traffic before his vehicle caught fire.

Police were patrolling Highway 6 North when they say a white Volkswagon was observed by an officer travelling “at a high rate of speed” at around 8:30 p.m.

The vehicle was clocked at 124 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

Police say the officer attempted to stop the vehicle by activating his emergency lights; however, the vehicle allegedly continued on “at a high rate of speed” and went over a hill before veering into oncoming traffic lanes.

The vehicle then reportedly lost control before coming to rest in the ditch on the east side of Highway 6 North.

When officers arrived on the scene the vehicle was on fire and the driver had fled the vehicle, according to police.

A K9 officer was called to the scene as part of the search efforts.

Police say the driver was eventually located hiding in the field nearby and was arrested and transported to hospital for his injuries and is expected to recover.

Charges

  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Fail to Remain
  • G1 Driver Unaccompanied
  • Plates Not Authorized
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance card
  • Possession Schedule 1 – Methamphetamine
  • Fail to Comply Release Order x 2
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