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Huron OPP charge driver after collision with cyclist; and report theft of UTV

July 30, 2015

DRIVER CHARGED AFTER COLLISION WITH CYCLIST

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) -
The Huron County OPP, with the assistance of the OPP West Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team, has laid a Highway Traffic Act charge against the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta that struck a bicyclist on Blyth Road Wednesday morning, July 29.
 

At about 8:45 a.m., Huron County OPP and Huron County EMS responded to the scene. Investigators have determined the Volkswagen Jetta was travelling eastbound on Blyth Road when the vehicle struck a triathlon-style racing bike from the rear. The collision propelled the rider off her bike into an adjacent grass field.   
 

The injured cyclist, 41-year-old Julie SAWCHUK of Central Huron, was transported to hospital by air ambulance. She remains in hospital with serious injuries.
 

47-year-old Christopher COAKLEY has been charged with Fail to Turn out to Left to Avoid Collision with Bicycle contrary to section 148 (6) of the The Highway Traffic Act.
 

ARCTIC CAT PROWLER STOLEN
 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) -  Huron County OPP officers are investigating the theft of an Arctic Cat Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) that was stolen early Thursday morning, July 30. 

A resident on Belfast Road reported that at 4:15 a.m., she heard the suspect(s) start up the UTV and then observed the machine take off through her backyard. The vehicle travelled west on Belfast Road then north on St. Helen’s Road before the witness lost sight of the vehicle.
 

The stolen vehicle (photo below) is described as a 2007 Arctic Cat Pro Prowler XT Side by Side UTV.  It has a black cab with lights on top, a white hood scoop and a black push bar on the front. The machine is valued at approximately $7,500. 


 

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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