The SIU has been called in, after a woman was found dead near Highway 26 in Springwater.
It says preliminary information suggests the following:
- At 10:48 p.m. on September 15, 2020, a civilian contacted Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Communications to report that a woman with a dog was standing on Highway 26 – near Carson Road – and waving her arms.
- One minute later, the OPP received a second call, this time from an off-duty Barrie Police Service (BPS) officer who was in the area of Highway 26 and Carson Road. The BPS officer reported that the vehicle in front of him – being driven by an OPP officer – attempted to avoid something lying on the road.
- The BPS officer and the OPP officer exited their vehicles and found a woman lying in the roadway. First aid efforts were commenced, but the woman died at the scene.
- The dog was located, deceased, off the road.
At this time, five investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to the case. One OPP officer has been designated as the subject officer. In addition, one BPS officer and one OPP officer have been designated as witness officers.
SIU investigators are appealing to the community for assistance to identify the woman. The woman – believed to be in her mid-20s – was wearing an orange jumpsuit and was with a dog.
The SIU is urging anyone who may have information about the woman’s identify, or this investigation, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529. The Unit is also urging anyone who may have any video evidence related to this incident to upload that video through the SIU website.
Bayfield Street remains closed for the investigation between Hanmer Street and Carson Road.
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The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the death of a woman in her mid-20s in Springwater late last night. The Unit is requesting assistance from the community to identify the woman. https://t.co/uwoHmqxYYz
— Special Investigations Unit (@SIUOntario) September 16, 2020