LONGLAC, Ont. - A Longlac man is facing charges following a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and a pet.
According to an Ontario Provincial Police media release, officers with the Greenstone Detachment and Superior North EMS responded to reports of a collision on East Road on Nov. 14.
Police said a pick-up truck struck a person who suffered minor injuries, however, a pet that was being walked was also struck and killed.
Following an investigation, police arrested and charged a 22-year-old Longlac man with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
The man is scheduled to appear in a Longlac court on Feb. 13 to answer to the charges.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any information to contact Greenstone OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.comto be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
