News Release
SIU Investigates Collision in Mississauga
Case Number: 08-OVI-198
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At approximately 2 pm., a van, that had been reported stolen, struck the back of car that was westbound on Morningstar Drive and preparing to turn south onto Goreway Drive. Prior to the collision, the van had been stopped a short distance away by a Peel Regional Police officer on Drifton Crescent for investigation. While the officer was attempting to question the driver, he sped off.
As a result of the collision, both vehicles spun out of control, the car into a tree and the van into a concrete pole. The 47-year-old woman, who had to be extricated from the wreckage by firefighters, was treated for minor neck and back injuries and released from Etobicoke General Hospital.
The driver of the van was treated for a broken rib at Brampton Civic Hospital and released into police custody. Peel Regional Police have charged 32-year-old Juston Craig of no fixed address with possession of property obtained by crime, flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail to remain at the scene of an accident and breach of probation.
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The SIU is appealing for anyone, who either witnessed this incident or may have any information in connection with this matter, to contact the Unit at 416-622-0748, extension 1988.
If you or someone you know has been negatively affected by an incident under SIU investigation and would like support, the Affected Persons Program is here to help. You can reach us at 1-877-641-1897. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7, every day of the year.
The SIU is an independent government agency that investigates the conduct of officials (municipal, regional and provincial police officers, police officers with the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service, special constables with the Niagara Parks Commission and peace officers with the Legislative Protective Service) that may have resulted in death, serious injury, sexual assault and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person. All investigations are conducted by SIU investigators who are civilians. Under the Special Investigations Unit Act, the Director of the SIU must
- consider whether the official has committed a criminal offence in connection with the incident under investigation
- depending on the evidence, cause a criminal charge to be laid against the official where grounds exist for doing so, or close the file without any charges being laid
- publicly report the results of its investigations