The resident of a home in Laurentian Valley Township been injured when his home was struck by a stolen car.
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, shortly after 11:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to the incident on Drive-In Road in Laurentian Valley Township.
A car had left the roadway, became airborne and struck a house. A 78-year-old male in the home was transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics. Injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
The car, which had earlier been reported stolen, was still running and was partially embedded in the side of the house. The driver and a passenger had fled on foot.
Additional officers and a Canine Unit responded to the scene and conducted an intensive search of the area but could not locate the individuals.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information should contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250975566. If you have information, but want to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at valleytips.ca.
(Richard Evans)
