Erin man charged after Acton woman seriously injured

An Erin man is facing several charges after an Acton woman jumped or fell from a moving van on Cleaveholm Dr. Monday morning. Halton Police report at approximately 9:50 a.m. area residents were shocked to see a woman leaning out of the open door of a moving van shouting for them to call police. Seconds later the woman, 40, jumped or fell from the moving van landing on the road. The driver of the van continued on without stopping. The woman, who was unconscious with serious head injuries, was taken to Milton Hospital in critical condition then later airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital where she underwent surgery. Tuesday afternoon she was reported in very serious but stable condition. As a result of investigation, police arrested a man as he returned to a vehicle parked on Main St. in Acton later that morning. Police believe the man was known to the injured woman and that they had previously been involved in a relationship. Charged with uttering death threats, forcible confinement, criminal negligence causing bodily harm and failing to remain at the scene of an accident is Clair Newell Dolson, 54, of Daniel St. Erin. Dolson is to appear in Milton court on July 17. Halton Police continue to investigate the incident and ask anyone with information to contact District One investigators at 905-878-5511 ext. 2420 or call Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-TIPS (8477).