A 23-year-old Innisfil man is facing several charges after crashing into a home in Cookstown Friday morning, South Simcoe police say.
At about 9 a.m., police say an officer tried to stop a vehicle travelling 136 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on 5th Sideroad north of Highway 89 in Innisfil.
The driver failed to stop for police and brief pursuit began but was quickly terminated for safety reasons, police say.
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The vehicle subsequently crashed into a house on Highway 89 in Cookstown, police add.
There were no injuries, but the collision ruptured a gas line, according to officers.
The driver was arrested on scene and charged with speeding, stunt driving, dangerous driving and flight from police, officers say.
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His licence was suspended for seven days, and his vehicle was impounded for seven days, police say.
The suspect was released with a future court date.
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