A 26 year old man was found dead this morning after trying to escape police by running into a nearby field.
The Special Investigations Unit has been called in to investigate after a 26 year old man died early this morning in Brantford.
Brantford Police attempted to stop the driver of vehicle just after midnight this morning. Police believed the drive was involved in an ongoing investigation. The driver of the vehicle fled, stopping in the area of Highway 403 and Garden Avenue. At this point a man and a woman fled the vehicle into a nearby field.
Police later found the man deceased.
Two investigators and two forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. The post-mortem is scheduled for tomorrow.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online at: https://siu.on.ca/en/appeals.php.

PJHL Preview - Schmalz Cup Final
Oxford Winds Celebrates 30 Years
Nomination Period Opens for Municipal Election
Theft in Thamesford is Under Investigation
Winning Lotto 6/49 Ticket Sold in Oxford
Thamesford Lions Club Celebrates 65 Years
Yellow Frost Advisory Issued for Oxford
News Poll: Schmalz Cup 2026
Realtors Care Food Drive Returns Next Week
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 29th
Charges Laid After Altercation in Woodstock
New Partnership Protects Land in Oxford
Bomb Threat Unfounded in Woodstock
Big Projects Announced for TVDSB
Tick Season Reminders from Southwestern Public Health
PJHL Playoff Recap - April 28th
Highway Construction Approaching in Burgessville
Province Investing in Primary Care in Oxford
Headliner Announced for Cowapolooza
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - April 2026
Comments
Add a comment