Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an altercation that allegedly led to a pickup truck forcing an SUV off County Road 28 in the Port Hope area on Sunday night (April 23).
At 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, Northumberland OPP received information about a motor vehicle collision involving an SUV and a pickup truck. Upon arriving at the scene of the collision, police received information that an altercation had occurred between several male individuals at a pond at the Zion Line Road area in Millbrook. The altercation continued when the individuals involved left the area in an SUV and a grey or silver-coloured newer model pickup truck.
While travelling southbound on County Road 28 in the Port Hope area, north of County Road 9 by the Hamilton Township border, the pickup truck is alleged to have struck the SUV, forcing it off the roadway and into the ditch. The driver of the pickup truck then drove off.
The occupants in the SUV reported minor injuries as a result.
The pickup truck may have fresh front-end damage because of this incident.
Police are asking the public’s assistance with this investigation. Any person with information should immediately contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can also submit information online at stopcrimehere.ca.
