A Halloween night crash in Lindsay has resulted in impaired driving charges after police say a driver wearing a gorilla costume struck a parked vehicle, fled the scene and later collided with a police cruiser.
The Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to reports of a collision on Albert Street North on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Police say a Dodge Ram pickup truck struck a parked vehicle before leaving the area.
The pickup sustained significant damage in the collision and was later spotted travelling through the city on a damaged wheel, producing sparks as it moved along the roadway.
Officers located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver failed to pull over.
According to police, officers were eventually able to safely contain the pickup after it struck a marked police cruiser.
During the investigation, officers determined the driver was impaired and placed the individual under arrest.
Police also confirmed the driver was wearing a gorilla costume at the time of the incident.
The pickup truck was subsequently towed and impounded, while the driver’s licence was suspended.
The accused was charged and released with a future court date.
Police did not specify the exact charges, the driver’s identity or when the accused is scheduled to appear in court.
