Driver of abandoned car on Claremont Access ID’d, Hamilton Police seek arrest warrant
Published June 17, 2020 at 12:42 pm
Police say a 31-year-old Hamilton man has been identified as the driver involved in a fail-to-remain collision on Tuesday (June 16).
Police say a 31-year-old Hamilton man has been identified as the driver involved in a fail-to-remain collision on Tuesday (June 16).
Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Hamilton Police Service say they responded to a damaged, abandoned vehicle at the top of Claremont Access at Rosedene Avenue.
Once on scene, police found a white Chevrolet Cruze sedan with extensive front-end damage.
Police learned the vehicle was travelling southbound on the Claremont Access when it drifted and struck a rock face along the shoulder.
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The car’s occupants then exited the vehicle and fled on foot.
The area was secured and one of the passengers, a woman, was located. Police determined the role of the woman was not criminal and she was released unconditionally. The driver was not located but his identity is known.
The abandoned vehicle was reported stolen to Hamilton Police last Wednesday (June 10). The registered owner was notified of the vehicle’s recovery.
Hamilton Police said they will be submitting an application for an arrest warrant for the man on Wednesday (June 17). Efforts to locate and arrest the driver continue.
The driver faces the following charges:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Operate motor vehicle while prohibited X2
- Fail to comply probation
- Possession of stolen property over $5000
- Fail to remain (Highway Traffic Act)
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Division Three Staff Sergeant’s Office by calling 905-546-3886.
To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com
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