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Man Arrested in Tanker Rollover

Driver of Mercedes arrested, after tanker and SUV collided on QEW, spilling 53,000 litres of diesel in January of 2024

Some good news from police concerning a tanker truck rollover on the QEW near Tufford Road back in January of 2024.

You may recall that's when police say a black Mercedes was being driven aggressively, brake checking other vehicles, causing a white SUV to collide with the tanker.

The SUV ended up in the ditch, the tanker rolled over onto the service road, spilling 53,000 litres of diesel, resulting in a lengthy road closure.

Police add the driver of the Mercedes took off.

Police have arrested the Mercedes driver, 59-year old Mirkarim Mousavi of Burlington, charging him with dangerous operation causing bodily harm, and failure to remain.

He was released from custody with a June court appearance scheduled.

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