Barrie Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who left the scene of a two-vehicle collision near Ferndale Drive South and Essa Road.
The collision happened on Saturday, October 24th, at about 2:45 p.m., when a van rear-ended an SUV.
Police say the van driver exited the vehicle before quickly getting back inside and driving away. The van was last seen heading northbound on Ferndale Drive. No injuries were reported.
The driver is described by police as a male wearing a red T-shirt, blue jeans and a ball cap. The vehicle is believed to be an older-model, tan or beige Honda Odyssey with substantial front-end damage.
Anyone with information about the collision or the driver involved, including dash camera footage, is asked to email Const. Anderson at aanderson@barriepolice.ca.
Barrie Police remind motorists that anyone involved in a collision is required to remain at the scene, exchange information with the other driver and report the incident.
Police should be contacted immediately if anyone is injured or if the vehicles create a safety risk. For minor collisions where vehicles can safely be removed from the roadway, motorists can attend the Collision Reporting Centre at 110 Fairview Road with their vehicle or report the collision online.
Police warn that leaving the scene of a collision could result in criminal charges.
