U-turn driver thwarts cops pursuit of kidnapper

John Brown
Police were thwarted in their attempt to catch an accused kidnapper on Monday when a U-turn driver wheeled across the middle of the street and slammed into the police car. Nice work buddy, or madam. It’s an educational moment about why the Highway Traffic Act makes this common trick of the lazy driver illegal. It happened in 54 Division as cops chased John Brown, 43, wanted for the  kidnapping of a 33-year-old woman.  He is still at large and police have issued this picture. U-turns seem to be a way of life in Toronto. Recently a parking enforcement car was seen making a U-turn on Eglinton Ave. W. Maybe it’s time for a campaign against this dangerous and illegal turn.