(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 109, resulting in six being injured.
On July 14, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 109, just outside of Arthur.
On scene, it was determined it was a head-on collision, involving two-vehicles and multiple injuries:
Vehicle one (Van) had four occupants, which resulted in one passenger being air-lifted to a trauma centre, where they sustained non-life-threatening, yet life-altering injuries. The other three occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.
Vehicle two (truck) had two occupants, which they were taken to local hospital and determined to have minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Ranjit BHATTI, a 36-year-old from Brampton is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless driving causing bodily harm
- Fail to share half roadway – meeting vehicle
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.
Wellington Road 109 was closed from Sideroad 17 to Charles Street West for the investigation for several hours, but has since been reopened.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.