Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an investigation into a motor vehicle collision on March 10, 2025, in the County of Brant.
At 10:56 p.m., police observed a vehicle lose control and leave the roadway after being struck by another vehicle. The second vehicle was later located, and the driver showed signs of impairment and had visible injuries. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was reported stolen.
The driver was transported to hospital for medical assessment. Upon release from hospital, the individual was taken into custody.
As a result of the investigation, Forest Whitlow, 31-years-old of Hagersville, has been charged with multiple Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Impaired operation
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Dangerous operation
- Fail to stop after an accident
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle
- Class G1 license holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the involved vehicle was impounded.