Updated April 15, 2024 @ 3:47pm
A passenger was apprehended by Barrie police but the driver is still being sought after a vehicle rollover on Fairview Road this morning.
Officers say they were notified at 8:14 a.m. about the single-vehicle collision at the intersection of Fairview and Little Avenue.
"A sport utility vehicle that was travelling southbound on Fairview Road failed to negotiate a left turn onto Little Avenue when it mounted the curb, struck a retaining wall, and rolled onto its roof," police said in a release.
"A male driver fled on foot and a female passenger who also fled, was apprehended a short distance away. She was later released after speaking with investigators at the scene."
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Little was closed from Jane Crescent to Fairview till around 11:00 a.m. while officers investigated.
"It is unknown if the male driver sustained any injuries and because of this, police are concerned for his well-being," officers say.
"The driver is strongly encouraged to attend Barrie Police Headquarters to bring this investigation to an appropriate and proper conclusion."
"The driver is strongly encouraged to attend Barrie Police Headquarters to bring this investigation to an appropriate and proper conclusion."
If anyone has dash camera video of the collision, or if they saw a male wearing a white hooded sweatshirt running north from the scene, contact Detective Constable Steele of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, extension 2584.
