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Police seek suspect who fled scene of Highway 401 crash

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Police seek suspect who fled scene of Highway 401 crash
OPP VEHICLE (Advertiser file photo)

PUSLINCH – Police are still looking for a driver who took off on foot following a crash on Highway 401 here on Wednesday.

Wellington County OPP officials say police responded to a collision in a westbound lane of the 401 near Highway 6 North, south of Aberfoyle, on Dec. 22 at about 11:30am.

"A witness observed the operator of the vehicle fleeing from the scene into the adjacent woods," police stated in a Dec. 23 press release.

"OPP canine and Emergency Response Team ... members attended and attempted to locate the unknown driver, who remains outstanding."

Police say anyone with information should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips.

Tip providers may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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