Driver escapes police, K9 chase after crash

ORILLIA — OPP are searching for a driver who fled a police chase and crashed into a tree before running away early Monday.

On May 22, at about 12:50 a.m., OPP from Orillia attempted to stop a vehicle in the city.

They were acting on information from Durham Regional Police after a vehicle failed to stop for them.

The vehicle was spotted on Highway 12.

Officers followed the vehicle for a short period and attempted a traffic stop; however, the vehicle, once again, failed to stop for officers.

Police discontinued their efforts to stop the vehicle after a brief police chase

A short while later the vehicle struck a telephone pole at West Street and Colborne Street, and the driver fled the scene.

After a short foot pursuit Central Region Canine (K9) and Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) were called in to assist in searching for the driver of the vehicle.

The male is still at large and police are continuing their investigation.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident or was a witness to this and has information police can use in their investigation they are encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.

Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).