A 35-year-old Huntsville man has been arrested and charged in connection with a vehicle fire that left one person seriously injured.
Police said at approximately 5 a.m. yesterday (Sept. 3), Huntsville OPP, along with firefighters and paramedics, responded to a vehicle fire at a residence on East Waseosa Lake Road.
One person suffered serious injuries in the incident and was airlifted to hospital for treatment.
As a result of the investigation, the 35-year-old Huntsville man was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson – disregard for human life, and aggravated assault.
The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on Sept. 8.
The Muskoka OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from Huntsville OPP Forensic Identification Services, the OPP Emergency Response Team, and the Ontario Fire Marshal.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Huntsville OPP or Crime Stoppers.
