A 39-year-old woman is facing legal consequences following an incident in Amherstburg where she allegedly drove her vehicle into an ambulance, narrowly missing a paramedic, and then fled the scene without stopping.
Details of the Incident
The event unfolded shortly before 1 p.m. on June 8 in the 100 block of Pickering Drive. According to Windsor police, paramedics were returning to their ambulance after completing a service call when a vehicle drove past, narrowly missing one of the paramedics. The paramedic was forced to move out of the way to avoid being struck.
Police allege that the vehicle then collided with the ambulance, mounted a curb, and left the area without stopping. Officers launched an investigation and quickly identified a suspect.
Arrest and Charges
Police later located the woman at a residence in the 300 block of Hawthorn Crescent. The 39-year-old has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving and failure to remain at the scene of a collision.
Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Windsor Police Service traffic enforcement unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 7032. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at catchcrooks.com.
