Man faces 9 offences after alleged string of Mississauga hit-and-runs
Peel Regional Police said on June 12 several 911 calls were placed, reporting a pickup truck driving erratically near Dixie Rd. and the QEW and cops observed the vehicle driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Dixie Rd.
Police attempted to intercept the black Ford F-250 but the driver allegedly refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed and was seen driving on the sidewalk before colliding with several other vehicles and, at times, traveling more than twice the posted speed limit.
Officers gave chase and the suspect struck a pole soon after, rendering his vehicle inoperable. It's alleged the suspect attempted to carjack another motorist to flee but was immediately apprehended by officers.
No serious injuries were sustained by the other motorists.
It was later discovered that the truck was stolen and equipped with counterfeit plates and it's alleged the suspect was under the influence of drugs.
Gary Walker, of no fixed address, is unlicenced and subject of nine separate provincial driving prohibitions dating back to 2003. He has been charged with nine offences including failing to comply with release order, operation while impaired and robbery.
Cops said that Walker has been convicted on numerous occasions for driving while impaired and driving while suspended.
Bail was denied and he remains in custody.
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Investigators believe there may be additional victims and witnesses and are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to call the Peel Regional Police Road Safety Services Bureau at 905-453-2121 ext. 3750.
Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.
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