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Charge laid in altercation between driver and construction worker

Driver quickly swerved to avoid hitting construction worker, and when doing so the worker threw a spray can at his vehicle
Barrie police car

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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Police responded to the area of Hwy 90 south of Miller Drive in the City of Barrie Wednesday afternoon upon receiving reports of an altercation between a motorist and a construction worker.

A construction worker was nearly hit by a vehicle when he stepped too far into oncoming traffic.

The driver of the vehicle quickly swerved to avoid hitting him, and when doing so the worker threw a spray can at his vehicle.

As a result an argument ensued between the two men which led to the worker further damaging the vehicle as a result of punching it.

Neither party sustained any injuries, although the 47-year-old male worker was charged with mischief and will appear in a Barrie court in May.

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