Back to SearchMedia Release #4 – Friday, August 11, 2023
There will be Peterborough Police presence in the area of Chemong Road and Towerhill Road in Peterborough for an ongoing investigation.
At approximately 2:15pm on August 11, 2023, a vehicle being driven erratically passed an officer who was on general patrol. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Parkhill Road East when the vehicle took off. A short pursuit ensued but was immediately discontinued for public safety.
Shortly after, police received a call about a single motor vehicle collision in the Chemong Road and Towerhill Road area. Upon arrival officers learned it was the same driver involved in the attempted traffic stop and that they had fled into a local business.
While inside the business, the driver was involved in an interaction with an employee. Officers verbally engaged with the individual and shortly thereafter, the individual appeared to go into medical distress. Officers administered first aid measures. The suspect was then transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre where he was pronounced deceased.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was contacted and has invoked its mandate. Further media inquiries should be directed to the SIU.
Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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