(ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid several charges against driver following collision in Guelph-Eramosa.
On August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP alongside local paramedic and fire services, received a call for service regarding a two-motor vehicle collision on Fife Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, due to a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign.
As a result of the investigation, Jacob DUQUETTE, a 31-year-old from Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs & Substances Act with the following offences:
- Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drug – Causing Bodily Harm
- Failure to Stop after Accident – Causing Bodily Harm
- Dangerous Operation – Causing Bodily Harm
- Refusal to Comply with Demand – Causing Bodily Harm
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
- Possession Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Operation while Prohibited – Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law (seven counts)
- Driving while Under Suspension
It was found that the motor vehicle DUQUETTE was driving, was listed as stolen out of a neighbouring jurisdiction and has since been recovered.
As a result of the collision, two drivers sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with major non-life-threatening injuries.
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime.