Another off-duty Durham Region police officer faces charges for allegedly leaving the scene of a traffic accident.

A vehicle was travelling in the community of Courtice early March 16 when it struck a parked car, veered off the road and smashed into the front porch of a house, Durham police said in a statement.

“The homeowners were awakened by the noise and discovered the damage and the vehicle, but the driver fled the scene,” police added.

Officers searched the area but could not locate the driver and the investigation continued, police said.

More than 14 hours later, an off-duty officer contacted police, according to the statement.

Det. Pat Davidson, 48, of Clarington has been charged under the Criminal Code with failing to remain at an accident scene and careless driving and failing to report the incident under the provincial Highway Traffic Act.

The veteran officer who works in the force’s criminal investigations bureau will remain at work in unspecified modified duties.

The charges follow an accident in December where an off-duty Durham officer drove his car into a ditch in Whitby after a hockey game and bar visit.

Police charged Const. Richard Robinson with failing to remain at the scene of an accident and careless driving under the traffic act.

Last month, the Crown withdrew the charge of failing to remain at the scene against Robinson and amended the count on careless driving to an unsafe turn or lane change. Robinson was fined $110.Last month, the Crown withdrew the charge of failing to remain at the scene against Robinson and amended the count on careless driving to an unsafe turn or lane change. Robinson was fined $110.

The force also charged Robinson, 40, with discreditable conduct under the Police Act and he received a four-month reduction in his rank, from first- to second-class constable, for leaving the accident scene. It effectively meant a loss in gross pay of about $2,700.