SIU concludes investigation into woman’s death in Greater Napanee

SIU clears OPP officer of any wrongdoing in fatal car crash into Lake Ontario

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has cleared an OPP officer of any criminal charges stemming from an incident in April that saw a woman fatally crash into a canal next to Lake Ontario from Hwy 33. The officer was attempting to pull the driver over when the crash occurred. “On April 21, 2026, at 10:54 p.m., the Subject Official (SO), operating a cruiser westbound on Highway 33, Napanee, had activated his emergency lights and attempted to sto…

SIU concludes investigation into woman’s death in Greater Napanee

The Province’s Special Investigations Unit has wrapped up their investigation into a woman’s death following a police pursuit in Greater Napanee earlier this year. A 62-year-old woman passed away by drowning after a single motor vehicle collision in Greater Napanee on April 21, 2026. As her vehicle was being pursued by an OPP officer at the time, the SIU was notified of the incident and initiated an investigation. The investigation is now conclu…