The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating an unusual traffic accident that led to a possible drowning..
See: Motorist flees into Lake Nipissing after collision
According to an SIU release, at approximately 5:50 yesterday evening North Bay police officers went to the main Street West and Memorial Drive area after getting a report of a vehicle being driven erratically.
Prior to police arrival, the vehicle became involved in a single-vehicle collision in the area of Jet Avenue and 10th Ave. Both occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, with the 20-year-old male driver running towards Lake Nipissing.
When police, fires services, and EMS arrived on the scene, the man ran into the lake. Despite repeated requests for him to get out of the water, he swam further from shore until emergency personnel lost sight of him.
Efforts are continuing to find the man, including help from the OPP Marine Unit.
The SIU is asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529. The Unit is also urging anyone who may have any video evidence related to this incident to upload that video through the SIU website.
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