York Regional Police have released video footage of an officer tackling a motorcyclist who investigators allege fled from police after failing to stop at the scene of a crash. The incident occurred on Aug. 9 in Richmond Hill, police said. According to police, a 42-year-old motorcyclist was arrested near 16th Avenue and Mural Street after refusing to pull over for an officer. The motorcyclist, police said, had been involved in a collision and when told to return to the scene and exchange information, the man refused. He then fled the area despite being told he was under arrest, police said. Minutes later, video captured from a body cam and police cruiser showed an officer sneaking up behind the motorcyclist, who was parked on the road, before tackling him to the ground. Police said no injuries were reported during the collision or the arrest. The motorcyclist was charged with failing to stop after an accident, flight from a peace officer, driving with no insurance, and using a plate not authorized for a vehicle.
