Ontario’s police watchdog says its investigation into April's fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 involves large amounts of evidence and will require extra time to complete.
By law, the Special Investigations Unit must complete an investigation within 120 days of an incident, where possible.has had to collect, process and consider for its probe into the April 29 crash, the SIU said it needs more time to ensure a “thorough investigation” is done.
The SIU has said officers with Durham Regional Police were chasing a cargo van that had been identified as a vehicle of interest in an alleged liquor store robbery. That crime occurred in nearby Clarington, Ont., with the pursuit shifting to Highway 401.For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
The incident prompted questions about the decision to pursue the van in the wrong direction on the highway.
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