A man attempted to outrun the law, and he lost.
Around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Barrie police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Dunlop Street West, where both vehicles sustained significant damage.
No injuries were reported, but police said one of the drivers fled on foot, taking off behind a nearby building. Officers were on scene within minutes, at which point the individual attempted to evade them by running off and hopping over several fences.
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Within 10 minutes, police arrested the man. While taking him into custody, officers detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. The 33-year-old from Innisfil was taken to police headquarters and a qualified breathalyzer technician confirmed he was well over the legal alcohol limit.
The accused has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (over 80)
- Failure to stop after an accident
The man's driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days, and his vehicle has been impounded for seven days.
