UPDATE: One Suspect Arrested in Ingersoll Investigation

Monday, 8 June 2026 at 06:19

Police say the same driver was involved in two crashes minutes apart in Ingersoll.

UPDATE @ 9:40 p.m. - The Oxford OPP have made one arrest in an ongoing investigation.

A second occupant in the vehicle that was involved in two collisions tried to flee the scene of the second incident on foot, but was arrested and charged. The 23-year-old woman from North York is facing counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, being an Occupant of a Motor Vehicle knowing there was a Prohibited/Restricted Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited/Restricted Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition.

She is being held in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.

(Photo Provided by the Oxford OPP)

The OPP are still searching for the other suspect, and you can find his description below.

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INGERSOLL - The Oxford OPP is on the lookout for a suspect after two crashes involving the same vehicle in Ingersoll.

The first was in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 at Foldens Line at around 8:15 a.m. yesterday. Police say one of the vehicles fled the scene and crashed into a home on Charles Street West a few minutes later.

The suspect took off on foot from there, and Sergeant Ed Sanchuk provided this description in a video posted on the OPP West Region X page.

"This person is described as black male, slim build, late 20s to early 30s, wearing a white t-shirt and dark jogging suit. He may not also be wearing shoes."

Anyone with information or surveillance/dash cam footage that can assist in this investigation should call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(Photo provided by Oxford OPP)

UPDATE - Heavy police presence in the Town of Ingersoll. #OPP seeking public assistance after driver flees from two crashes. Police asking motorists to check dash cameras and residents/businesses in the area to check security footage. #WROPP @TownIngersoll #OxfordOPP^es pic.twitter.com/yH2armf5HG
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) June 8, 2026