Serious injuries result from alleged gas theft in Mansfield

Police believe this SUV and trailer are involved in a fail-to-remain collision in Mansfield on May 13, 2026. PHOTO: DUFFERIN OPP

Provincial police were called to the Pioneer gas station in Mansfield on Wednesday at 2:44 p.m. after a report of a serious fail to remain collision.

Police say a man driving a black Ford SUV with an attached camper trailer attempted to flee the gas station without paying for fuel.

During the incident, the gas station attendant attempted to intervene and was struck by the vehicle.

The worker sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a Toronto-area trauma centre.

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a black Ford SUV displaying stolen licence plate 233 DST. The attached camper trailer was displaying stolen trailer plate 521 DTB.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed the vehicle involved, or who may have dash camera or surveillance footage, to contact the Dufferin OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).