Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody
Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody
Attempt to flee across Hwy 401 lands man in custody
Highway 401 near Highbury Avenue. (Source: Google)
An attempt to flee across the 401 and a struggle with police has resulted in multiple charges for a London, Ont. man.
Just before 5 a.m. on Thursday, OPP were sent to Highway 401 eastbound at Highbury Avenue for a report of a person walking on the highway.
According to police, when officers arrived, the person tried to evade police and tried to cross the highway.
There was a brief struggle before the person was taken into custody and no injuries were reported.
A 28-year-old is charged with assault a peace officer with a weapon, resist peace officer, failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court and pedestrian using controlled-access highway.
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Highway 401 near Highbury Avenue. (Source: Google)
