On September 29, 2024, 25-year-old Noah Landriault was struck and killed by an Ontario Provincial Police officer’s vehicle on Muskoka Road 169 in Bala, Ontario. According to the source, the officer involved, then-Detective Constable Rebecca Lindsay, was traveling 25 km/h over the posted speed limit in a community safety zone while driving an unmarked Jeep.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) cleared Lindsay of criminal wrongdoing following the collision. However, she faced internal disciplinary action for misconduct related to the speeding violation. Despite this disciplinary record, Lindsay was promoted to Detective Sergeant just months after the incident, a move that included a significant pay raise.
The promotion has drawn criticism and raised questions about police accountability. Noah’s mother, Coreena Jones, has questioned the OPP’s decision-making process in promoting the officer so shortly after the fatal collision and the subsequent internal discipline.
According to the source, the case highlights what it describes as complexities and perceived disparities in how police misconduct is handled in Ontario. The situation has also drawn attention from road safety advocates and the public, who have raised concerns about accountability and transparency within the police force.
The source notes that in Ontario, victims of motor vehicle accidents have legal rights and options to seek compensation under the Ontario Insurance Act and the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. It also indicates that individuals who feel an investigation or outcome is unjust can seek review through agencies like the Special Investigations Unit or file a complaint with the Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
Key facts
- Noah Landriault, 25, was fatally struck by an OPP vehicle on September 29, 2024, in Bala, Ontario
- Detective Constable Rebecca Lindsay was speeding 25 km/h over the limit in a community safety zone at the time of the collision
- The SIU cleared Lindsay of criminal charges but she faced internal discipline for misconduct
- Lindsay was promoted to Detective Sergeant months after the incident, with a pay raise
- The promotion has raised questions about police accountability and transparency