Arrest Made in Incident that left Peel Officer Injured
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau have arrested a youth involved in a dangerous driving incident in Mississauga .
On July 1, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., police attempted to stop a dirt bike that was driving erratically on the roadway near Eglington Avenue and Erin Mills Parkway. The operator was observed performing wheelies and other dangerous manoeuvres.
While trying to avoid police, the dirt bike made contact with a fully marked police cruiser.
A uniformed officer attempting to arrest the driver was struck and injured as the dirt bike fled at a high rate of speed, accelerating recklessly through the crowded roadway. The officer sustained serious injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.
On Aug. 7, 2025, after an extensive investigation, officers from the Major Collision Bureau arrested and charged a youth with the following:
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Police
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle - Cause Bodily Harm
- Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident - Cause Bodily Harm
The youth was released on a promise to appear with conditions to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
A general provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (Y.C.J.A.) prohibits the release of the name of a Young Person, and, therefore, the identity of the Young Persons charged in this investigation is protected.
Members of the Major Collision Bureau would like to thank the public for their assistance.
Anyone with information on this incident, or dashcam footage in the area of Erin Mills Parkway and Eglinton Avenue at the time that this occurred is asked to contact investigators from the Major Collision Bureau at 905-453-3311 Ext. 3707. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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“Dangerous operation of any vehicle, including an e-bike can result in serious injury. In this case, our officer suffered such an injury, but it could have been any member of the public who was in the area. Anyone who drives in this manner will be held accountable. Roadway safety is a shared responsibility.”
- Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police
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