According to a news release from the Huron County OPP, shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday morning, police responded to the area of Kitchigami Road and Bluewater Highway, south of Goderich, Ont. for a report of a vehicle that hit an embankment. Upon arrival, police discovered that a Dodge truck had crashed into a stand of trees and caught fire. Officers attempted to extinguish the fire, but strong winds fanned the fire, causing it to spread from the truck to the immediate area and damage a nearby structure. Several local fire and EMS crews were called to the scene, and several neighboring residences were also evacuated. One officer was treated for smoke inhalation but later released from the hospital. Police say the suspect driver allegedly fled the scene before police arrived, but was located and arrested at approximately 8:30 a.m. The suspect remains in custody at this time. Emergency crews have cleared the scene and roads have reopened. The cause of the crash remains unknown. There is currently no word on what, if any, charges will be filed. Huron County OPP continues to investigate.
