27-Year-Old GTA Driver Is Facing Charges After Allegedly Crashing Into A Parked Police Car

An incident of car theft nearly turned deadly over the weekend after a driver crashed a stolen vehicle into a police car.

According to Durham Regional Police, the incident occurred at around 5 a.m. on April 16 while members of the Central West Division were responding to reports of a stolen vehicle.

Officers had been advised that the suspect was heading towards the area of Pickering Concession Road 9 and Sideline Road 12 in Pickering.

"An officer was parked alongside the road when the suspect vehicle headed directly toward him striking him head on," police said.

The suspect and the officer both suffered serious injuries due to the collision.

The suspect remains in hospital in stable condition while the officer has since been released.

Twenty-seven-year-old D'Shaun Wilson from Oshawa has since been charged.

Police have charged Wilson with robbery, aggravated assault, dangerous operation, assault with a weapon and possession of property obtained by crime. He was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with further information about the investigation is asked to "contact D/Cst. Sheppard or D/Cst. Roffey of Central West Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext.1825."

In February, a similar incident occurred when an OPP cruiser was hit on Highway 403, causing the officer to be sent to the hospital with minor injuries.

Following the impact, the driver's vehicle rolled onto its roof. The driver also sustained minor injuries but was treated by paramedics on the scene.