Fleeing Grey Bruce police leads to crash and a whole mess of charges

A driver in Grey Bruce refused to stop for police and ended up crashing his truck. Tue., Aug. 12, 2025. PHOTO: OPP

Concerned citizens called police on an erratic driver who was swerving on the Grey Road 4 and Concession 2 in Grey Highlands Tuesday just after 11:30 p.m.

Officers with the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) found the Dodge Ram truck and attempted to stop it.

However, the driver fled from police until he stopped by crashing into a ditch.

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The driver sustained only a minor injury.

A 41-year-old Mississauga man was charged with:

• Three counts of failing to comply with a release order
• Flight from peace officer
• Dangerous operation
• Two counts of operation while prohibited
• Four counts of driving while under suspension.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday for a bail hearing.

Police closed Grey Road 4 temporarily between Highway 10 and West Back Line for several hours to investigate the scene. It has since reopened.