Trending Topics

Video: Canadian police officer dives off roadway to escape out-of-control vehicle

The video shows an Ontario Provincial Police officer diving off the side of the roadway as an out-of-control vehicle slid toward him, narrowly avoiding being hit

ONTARIO, Canada — Dash camera video released by the Ontario Provincial Police shows a close call as officers directed traffic on a snowy road.

The video shows an officer standing near the side of a roadway. The officer began to run off to the side of the road as he saw the vehicle approaching.

| REGISTER: Navigating your first year in leadership: Insights from new police chiefs

The vehicle can be seen losing control and sliding sideways along the road. It then slides off the road and into a snowdrift, barely missing the officer who had moved off the road for safety.

“Our officers are out in dangerous conditions to keep roads safe,” the police agency stated. “This video from Highway 17 near Wawa on Wednesday shows how quickly things can go wrong. Please slow down, drive to conditions, and give emergency workers space.”

Trending
Dash camera video shows the suspect vehicle crashing into a tree, causing the Cincinnati PD cruiser perched on the trailer to fall off and roll over
Previously, only federally certified Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers could enforce the federal guidelines requiring truckers to be able to speak and complete logs in English
Beau, a 12-week-old puppy, is joining a band of bloodhounds who are in demand for difficult cases across the upper Midwest
The suspect fled after resisting officers attempting to detain him for suspected marijuana possession, resulting in one of the officers breaking their leg
Company News
Engineered for mission-ready performance, the new docking stations combine Gamber-Johnson’s trusted durability with a refined, modern design built for demanding environments

Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com