A driver was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle collision on Monday in Norwich Township.
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Oxford OPP, Oxford Paramedic Services and firefighters from Norwich Township were called to the accident that happened in the westbound lane of Highway 403 near Highway 53.
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The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries, say police.
One of the westbound lanes of Highway 403 was closed for several hours for police investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage of the location is asked to contact Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Driver faces numerous charges
A 20-year-old Norfolk County man faces numerous charges including stunt driving and fleeing from police after an incident in Courtland on Tuesday afternoon.
Norfolk OPP say an officer clocked a vehicle going more than 150 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone on 1st Concession Road STR in Courtland.
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The driver sped away after the officer attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle later left the road and the driver then fled on foot. No injuries were reported, said police.
The suspect was located nearby and taken into custody.
He was charged with operation of a vehicle while prohibited, dangerous driving, flight from a peace officer, stunt driving, speeding and using a plate not authorized for vehicle.
Theft from vehicles
Norfolk OPP are investigating several incidents where vehicles were targeted by thieves earlier this week.
Two vehicles were entered at a property on O’Mahoney Road in the Renton area sometime overnight or early morning Tuesday. A quantity of Canadian currency was stolen, said police.
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Similar incidents were reported at other Norfolk County properties on Cockshutt Road Townsend, Concession 14 Townsend and Wilson Avenue in Delhi.
Police urge motorists to ensure vehicles are locked and valuables removed.
Anyone with information about this week’s incidents are asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.
Vehicle stolen in Port Dover
Police are investigating after a vehicle was stolen from near Port Dover earlier this week.
Norfolk OPP say a silver 2014 Kia Sorento SUV was stolen sometime late Monday or early Tuesday from a property on Concession 6 Woodhouse.
The investigation is ongoing. Norfolk County OPP are appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at 1-888-310-1122.
Those wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous online tip at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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