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Barrie police arrest man in domestic investigation after collision on Highway 400

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Police were on the scene of a crash on Highway 400 in the northbound lane near Innisfil, Ont., after the driver fled on Tuesday.

Barrie police said a driver involved in the crash fled east and was arrested a short while later in connection to a potential domestic issue.

The K9 unit was used to track the suspect, according to investigators.

Police could not say if officers were in pursuit of a suspect leading to the collision.

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One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to police. They said the same person was arrested in connection with a domestic investigation.

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The northbound lanes at Innisfil Beach Road were closed for a time but had reopened by Tuesday evening.

— with files from Global News’ Isaac Callan

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