Two officers and several citizens came to the aid of three occupants after finding a vehicle submerged in water in Brock Township overnight.
On Sunday, July 29, 2018 at approximately 9:13 p.m., two officers from Central East Division were driving back to the region when they heard a call for a serious collision in the area of Regional Road 13 and Highway 12 in Brock Township. The officers found a Dodge Journey on its roof submerged in water. The officers, with the assistance of several citizens, were able to smash the glass and extract a 7-year old boy and his 12-year-old sister who were trapped inside. They were able to breathe from an air bubble in the vehicle. EMS assisted and took the occupants to local hospital. The female driver was able to get out of the vehicle prior to police arrival.
The vehicle was originally westbound on Regional Road 13 when it lost control, striking a hydro pole and flipping onto its roof. The vehicle ended up in swampy water by the side of the road.
The 40-year-old female driver of the vehicle was charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle x2 and Fail to Provide Breath Sample x2. She was released on a Promise to Appear. Her name is being withheld to protect the identity of the children.
Anyone with information about this incident or witnessed this collision is asked to call North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2672.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
