(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a fatal motor vehicle collision at a Norfolk County Highway 19, Middleton, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Saturday, June 21, 2014 at approximately 7:40 p.m., Norfolk County OPP, Norfolk County Fire Services and Paramedics from Norfolk, Oxford and Elgin Counties responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles.
Investigation has determined that a Pontiac van was travelling southbound on Norfolk County Highway 19 and a Toyota pick-up truck was travelling north bound when both vehicles collided.
The driver of the van suffered life threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. An 18 year old female passenger in the vehicle suffered serious non- life threatening injuries and was taken to a local area hospital where she was then transported to a London area hospital for treatment.
The driver of the pick-up truck received minor injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
The deceased has been identified as 54 year old Maria REDDECOPP of Bayham, Ontario.
As a result of investigation, police arrested and charged 26 year old Ryan Cole DANIELS of Tillsonburg, Ontario with the following offences.
Impaired operation of a motor vehicle cause death
Impaired operation of a motor vehicle cause bodily harm
Driving over the legal limit
He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.