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(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision investigation.  

On July 23, 2023 shortly after 6:15 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a hatchback on Wellington Road 22, near Trafalgar Road. The driver of the pickup truck, a 31 year old of the Town of Erin was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. The driver of the hatchback was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The driver of the hatchback, Nicholas MCGRATH, 25 years old of Hillsburgh has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

·        Dangerous Operation Causing Death

·        Impaired Operation Causing Death

·        B.A.C Over 80 Causing Death

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 11, 2023. 

The Wellington County OPP is continuing to investigate with the assistance of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team. Wellington Road 22 was closed between Sixth Line and Wellington Road 24 (Trafalgar Road) for several hours for the investigation.

Anyone who may have observed these vehicles prior to the collision, who observed the collision or who may have dashcam footage of the collision is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision involving a minivan and an exterior wall at the Goderich Public School located on Blake Street West in the Town of Goderich. 

Huron County OPP, Goderich Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision on July 24th, 2023, at approximately 5:50 a.m. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a minivan had crashed through a brick wall on the East side of the elementary school causing extensive damage to the library and an adjoining classroom.

The 17-year-old driver was transported to hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The involved vehicle has since been removed and repairs to the school are being arranged. The investigation is ongoing. More information to follow. 

(HOWICK TWP, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with Impaired driving offences and Resisting a Peace Officer following an interaction with police on July 17th, 2023, on Amberley Road in Howick Township.

On July 17th, at 12:41 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Amberley Road in Howick Township when they located a parked motor vehicle on Amberley Road. The driver appeared to be sleeping and the officer was able to eventually get the driver’s attention. The driver refused to exit the vehicle or identify themself. Evidence of alcohol consumption was observed within the vehicle. Additional officers responded to assist, and the driver was removed from the vehicle. The investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. The accused refused to provide breath samples and resisted officers during processing.

Joshua DAWSON, 38 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,

–      Resist Peace Officer

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 28th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint received by police from the public on Sunday July 16^th, 2023. 

On July 16^th at approximately 4:50 p.m., Huron County OPP were contacted by a concerned citizen who reported an eastbound black pickup truck driving erratically on Belgrave Road in North Huron. Police patrolled in the area of the complaint and located a pickup truck in Belgrave matching the complainant’s description.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician.

William REED, 22 years of age from Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14^th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with several offences, including an Impaired Operation – Over 80 driving offence following a traffic stop on Sunday, July 16th. 

Just after midnight on July 16^th, 2023, Huron County OPP officers were conducting proactive patrols in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. At approximately 12:20 a.m., officers observed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound on Belfast Road exceeding the posted speed limit. A traffic stop was initiated by officers on Belfast Road.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver registered a “Fail” on the approved screening device (ASD) and was subsequently placed under arrest for Operation Over 80 and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician.

Brian MACKENZIE, 43 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 28th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich youth with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a single vehicle collision into a ditch and a failed roadside test on July 14^th, 2023. 

On July 14^th at 10:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a ditch on Bannockburn Line at Roman Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. Police spoke with the involved young driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest. 

The accused provided two suitable breath samples to the Intoxilyzer Technician at the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton, and both tests exceeded the legal limit. 

A 17-year-old youth from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused youth was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on September 14th, 2023.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on July 2nd, 2023, on London Road in the Township of Morris-Turnberry.

On July 2nd, at 7:18 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on London Road in Morris-Turnberry when they conducted a traffic stop on a southbound motor vehicle that was travelling much higher than the posted speed limit. In speaking to the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently required to provide a roadside breath sample into an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which resulted in a failure.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over twice the legal limit.

Jeffery FINKBEINER, 41 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on July 1^st, 2023, on Clyde Line in the Township of Morris-Turnberry.

On July 1st, at 2:42 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Clyde Line in Morris-Turnberry when they conducted a traffic stop on a northbound motor vehicle that was travelling much slower than the posted speed limit. In speaking to the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

David FRANKEN, 55 years of age from North Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a single vehicle collision into a tree and a failed roadside test on June 29^th, 2023. 

On June 29^th at 8:19 p.m., Huron County OPP officers, along with members of the Huron County EMS responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a tree on Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. The lone driver was located inside the involved vehicle and was safely removed. The driver received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Clinton Hospital. Police spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest. 

The accused provided two suitable breath samples to the Intoxilyzer Technician at the hospital, and both tests exceeded the legal limit. 

Bradly HUMMEL, 18 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Alliston resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on June 27th at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Airport Line, Municipality of South Huron. 

A Huron County OPP officer was patrolling west of Exeter on Thames Road West when they observed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound, passing another eastbound vehicle at a high rate of speed. The officer locked in the speed reading and proceeded to conduct a traffic stop on Airport Line, where the subject vehicle had turned onto. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over double the legal limit. 

Robert MCERLAIN, 39 years of age from Alliston has been charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 21^st at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and Dangerous Operation following a single vehicle collision into a farm field and a failed roadside test on June 27^th, 2023. 

On June 27^th at 6:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a field on Hern Line near McDonald Road in the Municipality of South Huron. The lone driver was reportedly travelling at a high rate of speed, lost control of their vehicle, struck a road sign, and entered a farm field, where the vehicle came to rest. The driver departed the scene but was located soon after at a nearby residence. Police spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest. 

The accused was transported to the Sebringville OPP detachment and provided two suitable breath samples to the Intoxilyzer Technician. Both breath tests were found to be over double the legal limit. 

Cathy PAVKEJE, 56 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus),

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) for failing to remain at the scene of the collision.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 14th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a single vehicle collision into a ditch and a failed roadside test on June 25^th, 2023. 

On June 25^th at 7:51 p.m., Huron County OPP officers, along with members of the Lambton Fire Department, and Lambton EMS responded to a report of a single vehicle collision into a ditch on Bluewater Highway near Turnbull’s Road in the Municipality of Bluewater. The lone driver was located inside the involved vehicle and was safely removed. The driver received minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to the South Huron Hospital in Exeter. Police spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest. 

The accused provided two suitable breath samples to the Intoxilyzer Technician at the hospital, and both tests were found to be over double the legal limit. 

Faiz KAHLOON, 22 years of age from Brampton has been charged with:

–      Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 21st, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.