The Ontario Provincial Police are seeking witnesses as well as a female pedestrian who was nearly struck by a vehicle in Barrie, near Sadlon Arena.
OPP APPEALING FOR WITNESSES IN DANGEROUS DRIVING INVESTIGATION - Black SUV nearly struck a pedestrian on Bayview Drive at Concert Drive, in Barrie On. - Wed, July 19, 10:17am.
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Any witnesses are asked to call #AuroraOPP 905-841-5777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) pic.twitter.com/eG6ynJPEVO
"On July 19, 2023, at 10:17 a.m., a black sport utility vehicle (SUV) was observed proceeding through a red light while travelling northbound on Bayview Drive at the intersection of Concert Way. The SUV nearly struck a female pedestrian who was crossing Bayview Drive on the north side of the intersection," according to OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt.
The investigation is being conducted by the OPP Highway Safety Division Major Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Aurora OPP detachment at 905-841-5777. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
