Guelph man allegedly files false collision report after hit-and-run

Guelph police say an 18-year-old man filed a false collision report after he was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash in the downtown core last month.

The crash happened between a pickup truck and a taxi near Wyndham and Carden streets just after 2 a.m. on Dec. 30.

The pickup fled the scene with extensive damage to the front passenger side and may have been missing part of its bumper, according to police.

Police said later that day, a man filed a report at the collision reporting centre that his black pickup truck was damaged while parked overnight near Neeve and Cross streets.

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On Thursday, police arrested the driver and charged him with failing to stop at a collision, careless driving and obstructing police.

The Guelph man is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 19.

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