Waterloo Regional Police have charged a male with impaired driving after a collision involving a police vehicle in North Dumfries.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., an officer was conducting a traffic stop on Brantford Highway when their police vehicle was struck by a Ford pickup truck.

The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene and was involved in a single motor vehicle collision a short distance away. Officers attended and arrested the driver.

As a result of the investigation, a 63-year-old Cambridge male was charged with:

•    Impaired operation- alcohol and drug 
•    Failure or refusal to comply with demand 
•    Fail to remain 
•    Flight from police
•    Dangerous operation
•    Careless driving
•    Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for emergency vehicle

There were no physical injuries reported.

Motorists are reminded to slow down and, if safe, move into another lane when approaching a stopped emergency vehicle or tow truck with flashing lights.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.

To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com