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Motorcycle rider accused of trying to flee after crash on highway in Hamilton: OPP

A Hamilton, Ont. man is facing charges after he crashed a motorcycle on the city's westside August 21, 2023 and tried to flee from police. Global News

A motorcycle rider is facing multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash and an alleged attempt to flee police on a highway in Hamilton, Ont.

The 47-year-old local man will face at least eight charges after being involved in a collision on Highway 403 near Aberdeen Avenue around 1:40 p.m. Monday, according to Burlington OPP.

“Paramedics attended to the rider who refused treatment at the scene,” Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said in a social media post.

“He then attempted to flee the scene prior to police arriving as he was traveling in the wrong direction, getting away from the scene.”

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After being intercepted by OPP, the rider was arrested and charged with dangerous, impaired and prohibited driving.

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He also faces offences for drug possession, flight from police, driving under suspension, using plates not authorized for the vehicle and failing to remain.

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