Overview

• The SIU confirmed it is investigating a single-vehicle collision on Lakeshore Road 235 after a vehicle failed to stop for an Essex County OPP traffic stop late Monday.
• Two civilian investigators have been assigned to assess whether police actions during the attempted pull-over contributed to the crash.
• The sole occupant, a 51-year-old woman, fled on foot, was then arrested and taken to hospital with serious non-life-threatening injuries.
• Preliminary details indicate the stop was initiated over alleged speeding and a licence plate violation.
• Essex County OPP has declined to provide further comment until the SIU completes its inquiry.