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Guelph OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(GUELPH, ON) – Members of the Mississauga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On Sunday May 5, 2024 at approximately 3:30 a.m. were called to a two vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound at Guelph Line, City of Milton. A 28 year-old from Milton was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes when she collided with sedan driven by a 22 year-old male from Brampton. The female driver, who was the lone occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver who was the lone occupant in his vehicle was transported to a Toronto area hospital in life threatening condition.

The OPP Highway Safety Division Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the investigation. The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed between Highway 6 and Appleby Line.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Mississauga OPP at 905-278-6131

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City Of Kawartha Lakes OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) – Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that took place around 1:38pm on May 04, 2024.

Police along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a single vehicle collision on Mount Horeb Road near Lilac Road. The driver of the motorcycle, a 73-year-old male of Pontypool, was pronounced deceased in hospital.

Mount Horeb Road remains closed between Hogsback Road and Old Mill Road while members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Dirt-bike Collison In Arthur

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal dirt-bike collision in Arthur.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a parking area along Eliza St, south of Tucker Street, in Arthur. It was reported that the operator of a dirt-bike was ejected and had sustained serious injuries.

OPP, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Wellington North Fire Service responded. The operator, a 23-year-old from Arthur, was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but pronounced deceased shortly after.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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OPP Oxford Police Press Releases

Another Fatal Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A two-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.

On May 2, 2024, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members from the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Oxford County Fire Services, as well as Oxford County Paramedic Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Pigram Road and Salford Road, South-West Oxford Township.

The investigation determined that two vehicles collided on Pigram Road.

As a result, a 48-year-old from London was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced deceased.

A second individual was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Road closures are in effect at Pigram Road and Salford Road, as well as Cromarty Drive and Pigram Road, and are expected to remain closed for the next several hours.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available.

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Leamington OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Collision

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person died of injuries sustained following a collision near Leamington.

On May 1, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a report of a motorcyclist who left the road and struck at guardrail on Mersea Road 2 and Mersea Road 19. 

The coroner pronounced the motorcyclist, a 28-year-old individual from Leamington, deceased at the scene.

Mersea Road 2 was reopened at approximately 8:15 p.m.

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene and are assisting Essex County OPP with the investigation.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Fatal Collision

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth late last night.

On May 1, 2024 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Line 72, east of Perth Road 158, North Perth. A passenger vehicle and an off-road vehicle had collided.

One occupant of the off-road vehicle, a 70-year-old from Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Line 72 between Perth Road 158 and Road 154 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as required.

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Collingwood OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision – Name Of Deceased Released

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Officers from the Collingwood Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious collision on Grey Road 19 south of the 6th Line in the Town of The Blue Mountains.

On April 26, 2024, at approximately 10:22 p.m., officers and emergency crews responded to a single vehicle collision. The vehicle was located in a ditch with a solo occupant. The driver was pronounced deceased at scene.

The victim has been identified as Aven Akerman, 20 years of age, of Midland.

The investigation is ongoing. The Collingwood Detachment is requesting that if anyone witnessed the incident, has video surveillance or dash cam footage that may assist investigators, to please call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Police Press Releases Thames Centre

Fatal Collision

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Atwo vehicle collision on Highway 401 in the Westbound lanes in Thames Centre leaves one involved occupant deceased.

On April 26, 2024, at 2:15 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County OPP, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and local Fire, were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 between Culloden and Putnam Roads in Thames Centre, for the report of a serious collision involving two vehicles.

One individual, a 24-year-old of London, was pronounced deceased at scene as a result of the collision.

The driver of the second vehicle was transported to hospital as a precaution.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

The roadway was closed for the investigation between Culloden Road in Oxford County and Putnam Road in Middlesex County for six hours.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a double fatal collision near Drayton.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Twelfth Line and Sideroad 16, Mapleton. It was reported that a white coupe, a silver mini van and a red pick-up truck hauling a trailer and were involved.

The lone occupant of the white coupe, an 18-year-old male from Mount Forest, and a passenger in the pickup truck, a 44-year-old female from Alma, were both pronounced deceased at scene. A 13-year-old passenger from the pickup was airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries. The three other occupants in the pickup were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. The three occupants in the min van did not require immediate medical attention.

The intersection remained closed into the night while reconstructionists examined the collision. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified and attended the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – Krzysztof WIATR Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has concluded their investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision and have laid charges. Krzysztof WIATR, 60-years-old of Oakville, for Dangerous Operation Causing Death contrary to the Criminal Code and Careless Driving – Cause Death contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On October 23, 2023, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Wellington Road 11 and Wellington Road 7, Mapleton. WIATR was operating a semi-truck and trailer and collided with a pickup truck killing the driver.

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Howick OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Fatal Collision – Two Impaired Drivers Charged

(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – A two-vehicle intersection-related motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck claimed the life of a 45-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident on November 5th, 2023.

On early Sunday morning at 12:01 a.m., November 5th, 2023, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and the Howick Fire Department responded to the intersection of Howick-Turnberry Road and Fordwich Line in Howick Township after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both heavily damaged vehicles and discovered that a total of three occupants were involved. Both drivers received injuries and were transported to local hospitals. A passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. 

As a result of the investigation, both involved drivers have now been charged with criminal offences.

Matthew KAUFMAN, 32 years-of-age from South Bruce has been charged with: 

–      Operation while Impaired – blood drug concentration,

–      Operation Causing Death,

–      Operation Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Dangerous Operation Causing Death,

–      Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was arrested on March 7th, 2024, and later released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on April 22nd, 2024.

Teresa HAMMIL, 45 years-of-age from Hanover has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood drug concentration,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,

–      Possession of a Schedule III Substance – Psilocybin.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Cannabis Act: (Possession of over 30 grams dried Cannabis in Public Place).

The accused was arrested on March 21st, 2024, and later released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 6th, 2024.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or P3TIPS.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Police Press Releases Tudor & Cashel

One Dead In Side-by-Side Incident

(TUDOR & CASHEL TWP, ON) – The Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after one person was located deceased following an off-road vehicle incident.

First responders were called to an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) trail, north of Cleveland Road in Tudor and Cashel Township on April 7, 2024, shortly before 3:30 p.m.

A side-by-side off-road vehicle had left the trail and had rolled over in deep water.

OPP officers and Madoc Township Firefighters were able to free the man from the vehicle and Hastings-Quinte Paramedics were at the scene. The male, identified as a 65-year-old from Prince Edward County, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases WFP

Customer Kills Store Employee In Elora

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 6, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to injury at a business on Wellington Road 18, Elora. It was reported that a customer had caused serious injuries to an employee when they struck them with their vehicle.

OPP, Centre Wellington Fire Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service responded. A 67-year-old male from Fergus was pronounced deceased at scene.

The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ministry of Labour were notified. The investigation is ongoing.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal 3 Vehicle Collision

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A three-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one individual.

On April 6, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members from the Brant detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with assistance from Brant County Fire Services of Burford, as well as Brant County and Oxford County Paramedic Services, responded to a collision involving three vehicles on Highway 403, County of Brant.

The investigation determined that two passenger vehicles and a transport truck were involved in the collision.

A 33-year-old from Milton was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Four other occupants of the passenger vehicles were transported to hospital with minor injuries, and the driver of the transport truck was not injured.  

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team is assisting with the investigation.

The westbound lanes of Highway 403 were closed for several hours but have since re-opened.

Anyone that witnessed the collision or has information, including dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may leave an online tip at www.crimestoppersbb.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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OPP Picton Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a collision on Main Street Monday.

On April 1, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Main Street near Paul Street. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the individual had a medical episode prior to the collision.

While responding to the collision, a police cruiser was struck on its driver side. There were no injuries to either driver.

OPP would like to remind drivers to be aware of emergency vehicles responding to emergencies. Vehicles are directed to pull to the right when directed by emergency crews or vehicles.