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CBC
22-07-2025
- CBC
Father, 35, found dead in Lake Erie after being pulled under swimming
Emergency crews recovered the body of a 35-year-old man from Woodstock Monday after he was pulled under off the shores of Port Burwell Provincial Park the day before. Police said the man, who had been swimming with his teenage daughter at the beach, did not resurface when the pair got into trouble in the water around 3 p.m. Sunday. "What I've been told by witnesses is that dad was able to push the daughter closer to the shoreline. Two good Samaritans were able to grab onto the daughter and pull her to shore," Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said. Police were not identifying the man, but earlier in the day, Sanchuk said his thoughts were with the family. Police worked with members of the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton to find the missing swimmer using boats, as well as drones and a helicopter. He warned people that the currents on Lake Erie are strong and swimmers should wear life jackets.
CBC
21-07-2025
- CBC
Elgin OPP officer struck by fleeing vehicle during traffic stop
Social Sharing An Elgin County police officer is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a driver fleeing a traffic stop. On Sunday morning at around 10:45 a.m., the officer saw a suspicious vehicle driving on Hwy. 3 between Centennial Avenue and First Avenue in St. Thomas, Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police officials said. The officer pulled the driver over and during the interaction, the driver drove away, striking the officer with the vehicle while fleeing. The OPP was able to track down the vehicle later on and the suspect is now in police custody while the investigation continues. OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk provided a video update on the incident, acknowledging the "good Samaritans" who helped the officer. "We just wanted to simply say 'Thank you' for everything you did for that officer today," he said. The injured officer remains in hospital in serious, but non-life threatening condition. Police are asking anyone with information or video footage related to the collision to contact them.
CTV News
19-07-2025
- CTV News
30-year-old man dies following scooter crash in Waterford
A man who was thrown from a scooter in Brant County has died from his injuries. Ontario Provincial Police said it happened along the Waterford Heritage Trail, near College Street West and Robinson Road, just before 9:30 p.m. Friday. The 30-year-old crashed the two-wheeled scooter and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries. 'I'm really sad to say that a 30-year-old from Brant County was pronounced deceased,' Sgt. Ed Sanchuk shared in a social media post on Saturday morning. 'My condolences to everyone who has been affected by this.' He also said a passerby stopped to help the injured man at the scene. 'I'd also like to thank the Good Samaritan who stopped to provide assistance,' Sanchuk continued. 'You made a very difficult situation just a little bit easier for those involved, so thank you on behalf of the OPP.' OPP said they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
‘What was the driver thinking?': OPP report crash on Highway 21
Highway 21 was closed for a head-on collision between Army Camp Road and Port Franks Road, south of Grand Bend, on July 10, 2025. A head-on crash in Lambton County has sent one person to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries. Around 6 a.m. on Thursday, police, fire and EMS responded to Highway 21 near Army Camp Road, about 20 km south of Grand Bend. According to OPP, a vehicle traveling on Highway 21 tried to pass a transport truck in the fog, colliding with an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle attempting to pass, suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and the driver of the oncoming vehicle has serious life-threatening injuries. OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk said, If you wake up and it's foggy outside, pack an ample supply of patience, you're eventually going to arrive at your destination. 'I understand people don't want to be late for work, your bosses will understand, especially due to the weather conditions. If you find yourself behind a transport truck in thick fog, the best place for you is behind that transport truck... This crash didn't need to happen.... this crash was preventable,' said Sanchuk. Highway 21 remains closed between Army Camp Road and Port Franks Road, and isn't expected to reopen for several hours.
Hamilton Spectator
24-06-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Father drowns after saving daughter at Port Burwell beach
The search for a father who pushed his daughter to safety but didn't resurface while swimming Sunday afternoon at Port Burwell Provincial Park has come to a sad end. Sgt. Ed Sanchuk of the OPP confirmed police located a 35-year-old man from Woodstock dead in Lake Erie on Monday afternoon. Sanchuk said the man was swimming with his daughter Sunday afternoon when the pair 'became in distress.' The father was able to push his young teenage daughter closer to shore and two Good Samaritans were able to pull her to safety, he said. But the father did not resurface. 'He basically saved his daughter,' Sanchuk said. 'As the result of his actions, the two Good Samaritans were able to grab her and bring her to shore.' Sanchuk said police have notified the family and no names are being released. Police closed the beach to conduct the search, but it has since reopened, Sanchuk said. UPDATE - Missing swimmer located deceased by #OPP in the waters of #LakeErie has been identifed as a 35 year old male of #Woodstock , Ontario. Condolences to all family members and friends affected by this tradedy. #ElginOPP ^es In a press release Sunday, police said emergency services were called to the beach, located nearly two hours southwest of Hamilton, at 3:05 p.m. on June 22 after a report of two swimmers in distress. Police said one swimmer was pulled to safety and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The search included members of the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Trenton, along with the OPP underwater team, the release said. Sanchuk expressed his 'deepest and sincerest condolences' to all the friends and family members affected by the tragedy. He also thanked the Good Samaritans that 'saved this young girl's life.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
