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Police are searching for the driver of an Acura sedan who drove the wrong way down a busy highway to escape from officers in Brampton.
The incident started around 1 a.m. on Feb. 15 while officers were working an impaired driving checkstop at the northbound Highway 410 off-ramp onto Valleywood Boulevard in Caledon, the OPP says.
That’s when officers spotted a driver turn around to avoid the checkstop before fleeing southbound in the northbound lanes of Highway 410.
The driver then exited onto Mayfield Road, heading westbound in the eastbound lanes, and ran multiple red traffic lights while making a getaway.
The driver was last seen travelling southbound on Hurontario Street from Mayfield Road in Brampton, and police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
The suspect vehicle is believed to be a grey, older-model Acura sedan with black rims and no front licence plate. Investigators are urging the driver and any passengers to come forward and speak with police.
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.
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