A man and woman were arrested and charged following a Monday afternoon crash where the two "managed to elude apprehension," Barrie police say.
The two-vehicle collision occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Cundles Road East near Lions Gate Boulevard.
"Upon arrival at the scene, police learned that a male and female, who were in a passenger car that was involved in the crash, fled the scene on foot," police said on Wednesday.
"A canine track was conducted, but they managed to elude apprehension. The other driver involved sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries because of the crash."
Police say a quantity of suspected cocaine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia was seized from the passenger car.
They say the two who fled were identified and warrants for their arrest were obtained.
"Yesterday afternoon, just shy of 24-hours after the collision on Cundles Road East occurred, Barrie Police were called to a northwest Barrie residence for a disturbance," officials said.
"Arriving officers very quickly determined that the involved male and female were wanted for the Monday afternoon crash on Cundles Road East. After a short period of time, a 47-year-old female and a 31-year-old male were taken into custody and transported to Barrie Police Headquarters where the ongoing investigation continued well into the evening hours."
The woman was charged with:
- Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl).
While the man was charged with:
- Operation while Prohibited
- Dangerous Operation
- Fail to Stop at Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm
- Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
- Three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Cocaine, Heroin and Fentanyl).
Both were held in custody for a bail hearing scheduled today.
Banner image via Michael Chorney / At the Scene Photography
