Kingston, Ont., police are searching for a witness after a large cube van careened into a residential garage late Saturday night, sparking a chaotic series of events that left a police officer injured the following day.
The initial collision occurred around 11:40 p.m. Saturday in the area of Bath Road and Coronation Boulevard. While the driver of the van suffered unspecified injuries, no one inside the residence was hurt. Investigators say the van’s driver was picked up at the scene by someone in a white BMW, and police are now seeking to identify and speak with that individual.
Police confirmed the residence had no connection to the vehicle or the driver other than being the site of the accident. The home has since been turned back over to the owner.
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Members of the patrol division arrived to find that the van had had a significant impact on the residence.
While the cause of the initial crash is still under investigation, the situation took a secondary, violent turn during the vehicle’s recovery the following afternoon.
On Sunday, police were forced to temporarily close eastbound traffic on Bath Road at 1 p.m. to allow a tow truck to safely retrieve the van from the structure. During the closure, a motorist approached the scene and began arguing with an officer after being told they could not pass through the area.
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According to police, the driver became increasingly frustrated as they were directed to perform a U-turn. During the manoeuvre, the individual accelerated aggressively, losing control of the vehicle and striking the officer in the leg.
The driver was immediately arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer. They were later released from headquarters with a future court date.
The officer involved did not suffer any permanent injuries, and the roadway has since been reopened to traffic. Police have not yet released further details regarding the van’s initial impact with the home.
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