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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday. December 23, 1998 Page 3 Durham Regional Police Officers Cleared In Pursuit Investigation Durham Regional Police have been cleared of wrongdoing wrongdoing in a motor vehicle collision which claimed the life of an Osltawa man last month. The province's Special Investigations Unit was notified on November 15 at about 3:20 a.m. about a collision collision involving a vehicle that was being pursued by members of the Durham Regional Police on Highway 7 A near Manchester. The SIU is a civilian-led agency which investigates circumstances involving police and civilians resulting resulting in death, serious injury or sexual assault. A 47-year-old Osltawa man, Michael John Gibbons, died in hospital in Port Perry after the car lie was driving was hit by a truck. David Franklin Docrller, 35, is charged in relation to the accident. In her report to the Attorney General, Acting SIU director Leslie Chapin said, "The facts clearly dismiss dismiss any possibility that police knew the identity of the driver of the fleeing vehicle. It was discovered that the rear license plate of the pursued vehicle had been altered ... The investigation investigation also revealed that the officers acted in accordance with the Provincial Standards on Motor Vehicle Pursuits." Durham Regional Police told SIU investigators that two 911 calls were placed by a female who has been identified as the estranged wife of Doerflcr. The calls We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers, entertainers and donors that made the Carson Elliott . Memorial Christmas Dinner, held at St. Joseph's Church Hall on December 11, . 1998, a huge success. Special thanks to Saverio Montemarano 1 and Melody Homes, James Publishing, Clarington This Week, Sugar's Bakery, .. Rekker's Gardens, Archibald Orchards and ; Estate Winery, Loblaws of Bowmanvillc, St. Joseph's Church, the Durham Provincial P.C. Association and the Durham Provincial . Liberal Association. Your generosity warmed up a lot of . hearts for this festive season. We hope we can count on you for next ; year's dinner. George Khouri Viv Woolford were placed from the emergency emergency phone outside the Port Perry detachment of the Durham Regional Police Service. Upon the arrival of police in a marked cruiser, a truck was seen leaving the area of the detachment. The truck proceeded south on Old Siincoe Street, and police followed, activating activating their emergency lights and sirens. According to the SIU's media release, the driver of the truck turned on his four-way Hashers and slowed before accelerating again. The truck turned west on Highway 7A and continued continued at a high rate of speed. At that point, the driver of the truck turned off his driving driving lights. The pursuing officer told SIU investigators lie terminated terminated the pursuit and slowed to less than 80 kilometres an hour, but bis emergency lights remained on to prevent prevent vehicles from entering or obstructing the westbound westbound lane of Highway 7A, as the truck could not be seen. Interviews with independent independent civilian witnesses confirmed that the truck's lights were not on prior to entering the intersection and colliding with the other vehicle, says the SIU's media release. Blessed is he who in the prime of his youth and the heyday of his life will arise to serve the Cause ol the Lord of the beginning and of the end. and adorn his heart with His love. The Manifestation of such a grace is greater than the creation of the heavens and of the earth. Blessed are the steadfast and well is it with those who are firm. BAHA'I FAITH FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL AUTOMATED 1-800-433-3284. 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