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UPDATE: Two arrested after stolen U-Haul van crashes into Barrie house

Police arrested a man and woman after a stolen U-Haul van crashed into a house on Hurst Drive July 20.

Barrie police say the 29-year-old man and 31-year-old woman fled on foot after the 7:30 a.m. crash but were found in the neighbourhood a few minutes later and arrested.

The man has been charged with impaired driving by drug, dangerous driving, possession of stolen property, failing to remain at the scene of a collision and driving without a licence. The woman is charged with possession of stolen property.

Michael Burlock, who lives three doors down from where the crash occurred, said he briefly spoke to the couple when they got out of the wrecked van.

“I asked if they were OK. They said they were, then they just took off,” he said. “I didn’t expect them to take off. They looked pretty shook up and the dude had no shoes.”

The U-Haul truck, which was travelling north on Hurst Drive just south of Golden Meadow Road when it left the road, ran over two trees and crossed two driveways before it crashed into the house. The homeowner was not home at the time.

Burlock said he was drinking his morning cup of coffee when he heard a “huge bang” so he went to investigate.

That’s when he saw the man and woman just outside the truck.

Burlock said he called 911 to tell police as soon as the couple left the scene of the crash.

“I walked down the street a bit to see if I could find them, but they weren’t around,” he said.

Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said it’s a miracle no one was killed or seriously injured.

“There’s always someone jogging or walking down that sidewalk,” the woman said.

Barrie police continue to investigate and have yet to release charges.

Shawn Scott — Oro-Medonte Ward 4

Your New Voice, Representing Your Concerns.

Personal background: I was born and raised in Mississauga and moved to Oro-Medonte over 15 years ago. I lived on Lakeshore Road in Ward 4 until my family and I bought a larger rural property, also in Ward 4.

Professional background: I retired in 2016 having served almost 33 years with a large municipal police service. I retired as a sergeant and served as an acting staff sergeant for three of my last five years. During the course of my career I worked in uniform patrol, criminal investigations, intelligence services, operational planning and resources, internal affairs and the communications (911) centre.

Notable Professional Attributes:

Recipient of the Police Exemplary Service Medal.

Recipient of the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal for my contributions to Canada.

Past member of the International Association and Ontario Association of Law Enforcement Planners.

Authored and co-authored business cases to develop new initiatives and facilities, including joint use facilities, which in turn save the community unnecessary expenses.

Trained human rights investigator.

Guest instructor and facilitator at the Canadian Police College — Senior Police Administration Course.

My final posting was in the communications bureau (911) where I managed 141 personnel and a multimillion dollar budget.

Why vote for me?

My professional career has afforded me the opportunity to experience a wide range of sub-professions ranging from uniform patrol to corporate research. This experience has broadened my abilities to not only engage in conflict resolution but to prepare business cases, monitor and improve policies, manage a large workforce and manage multimillion dollar budgets.

I have volunteered to community events extensively throughout my life, most notably; Track Official — Oro World’s Fair; Victim Services; Cops for Cancer; United Way; MS Society and as a nonparent goalie coach.

I have proven throughout my life that I am an honourable servant of the community and will continue to do so if given this honour and responsibility — representing all of Oro-Medonte’s concerns.

I believe that we can preserve our heritage while encouraging responsible growth in farming, tourism, recreation and business.