Woman crashes into sign and drives off in Muskoka: OPP
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Police are looking for a smashed-up BMW SUV with a flat tire.
Several people called police about a possible impaired driver on Tuesday shortly after 7 p.m. in the area of Muskoka Beach Road in Gravenhurst.
Witnesses say that a light blue or grey SUV with damage to the right front end and a flat read tire collided with a street sign near Brydon's Bay Road.
A witness attempted to check on the woman driver's well-being, but she drove away on the flat tire, travelling south on Muskoka Beach Road.
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Police wish to remind motorists that the driver must remain at the scene of the collision and report it to police.
The consequences for failing to remain may include a fine of up to $2,000, seven demerit points and a driver's licence suspension. If the investigation reveals alcohol or drugs as a contributing factor, criminal charges could considered.
Anyone with information is asked to call Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online.
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