Eric MEAROW Facing Numerous Charges

Source: OPP
Date: Sat Jul 19 06:22:31 MST 2025

(BATCHAWANA BAY, ON) – An individual is facing numerous charges after failing to remain at the scene of a motor vehicle collision.

On July 14, 2025, at approximately 3:29 p.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 563 in Batchawana Bay. Witnesses reported observing a motorcycle lose control, collide with a ditch and the driver fleeing the scene. Further investigation revealed the identity of the motorcycle driver.

On July 15, 2025, Eric MEAROW, 40 years-of-age, of Batchawana Bay was arrested and charged with:



Dangerous operation
Careless driving
Drive left of centre on a curve
Fail to remain
Fail to report accident
Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
Driving while under suspension
Drive motor vehicle, no plates
Drive motor vehicle, no permit
Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
Operate motor vehicle without insurance
Fail to comply with probation order – two counts
The accused remains in custody, pending a bail hearing.