Search underway, SIU investigating after vehicle plunges into Lake Ontario after attempted traffic stop
- Posted on April 23, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Ontario Provincial Police launched a comprehensive search operation following a critical incident in the Greater Napanee region where a vehicle entered Lake Ontario during an attempted traffic stop. The incident occurred Tuesday evening, prompting emergency response and recovery efforts. The province's independent police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, initiated a formal investigation to examine the circumstances surrounding the vehicle's entry into the water and determine if any individuals require assistance or rescue operations.
Search underway, SIU investigating after vehicle plunges into Lake Ontario after attempted traffic stop
The OPP is searching for people who may have been in the vehicle after it went into the lake in the Greater Napanee area Tuesday night. The province’s police watchdog is investigating.
