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Published June 25, 2024

Driver who Huntsville OPP say fled collision scene nabbed next day for theft

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Huntsville OPP say a driver who fled a collision scene was arrested the next day during a theft investigation.  

The ordeal began on Sunday just before 6:30 a.m. when OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision on Highway 141 at Muskoka Road 35.

Officers said in a news release that a vehicle was located in a ditch with significant damage.

"Witnesses advised that the driver and an occupant had left the scene," OPP said.  

Then on Monday around 9:00 p.m., police responded to a theft on  Highway 60 in Algonquin Highlands Township.

"It was determined that the person involved was the driver of the motor vehicle from the day prior and was subsequently arrested," OPP stated.

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A 35-year-old Huntsville man was charged with:

  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code- 2 counts
  • Mischief - destroys or damages property - 2 counts
  • Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm
  • Theft under $5000
  • Dangerous operation
  • Theft of Motor Vehicle
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Drive motor vehicle, no plates
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Drive motor vehicle - no licence

Police added that the man sustained minor injuries from the collision.   

He was held in custody for a bail hearing in Bracebridge court. 

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