NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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A 23-year-old Innisfil man is facing several charges after a fleeing vehicle crashed into a home in Cookstown.
On Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, around 9 a.m., a South Simcoe Police Service officer attempted to stop a vehicle travelling at a high rate on 5th Sideroad north of Highway 89 in Innisfil.
A speed measurement was obtained of 136 km/h in a posted 80 zone.
The vehicle failed to stop and a brief pursuit ensued, but was quickly terminated for safety reasons.
The suspect vehicle subsequently crashed into a house on Highway 89 in Cookstown.
There were no injuriesm but the collision ruptured a gas line.
The driver was arrested on scene.
As a result of investigation, a 23-year-old Innisfil man was charged with:
- Speeding
- Stunt driving
- Dangerous driving
- Flight from police
The man's licence was suspended for seven days and his vehicle impounded for seven days. He was released with a future court date.
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