Advertisement

Barrie woman charged after failing to stop when caught speeding in Bradford: police

South Simcoe police have charged a Barrie woman who allegedly failed to stop when pulled over by an officer. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A 43-year-old Barrie woman has been charged after she allegedly failed to stop for police when South Simcoe officers say she was caught speeding in Bradford early Monday evening.

At around 5:15 p.m., an officer conducting radar on Sideroad 5 near Line 11 observed a vehicle travelling northbound at more than 30 kilometres above the posted speed limit, police say.

READ MORE: Crews battle massive fire at Muskoka Timber Mills in Bracebridge

After stopping the vehicle, the driver allegedly stepped out into a live lane of traffic, and police say the officer ordered the driver back into her car.

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Police allege the woman then drove off after passing an OPP cruiser stopped at the scene.

The South Simcoe officer followed the suspect vehicle and attempted to pull it over a second time, police say.

Story continues below advertisement

READ MORE: 68-year-old Innisfil man charged with impaired driving: police

The OPP vehicle joined the pursuit, and the suspect vehicle eventually stopped, according to police.

The suspect from Barrie was then charged with speeding and failing to stop for an emergency vehicle.

According to police, no one was injured during the incident.

Sponsored content

AdChoices