The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding a collision that resulted in the serious injury of a 25-year-old man early this morning north of Cobourg.
Preliminary information suggests the following:
At approximately 12:20 a.m. on July 1, 2025, an Ontario Provincial Police officer in a marked cruiser attempted to pull over the driver of a black SUV travelling northbound on Highway 45 for speeding.
A short time later, the SUV was involved in a single vehicle collision.
The male driver was transferred to a Toronto hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
One investigator, two forensic investigators and a collision reconstructionist have been assigned to the case. One subject official and two witness officials have been designated at this time.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php
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