NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Oct. 24, 2020 uniform members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched at 2:13 p.m. to single vehicle with an attached trailer crash at the intersection of Yonge and Fourth Streets in the Town of Midland. Officers at scene controlled traffic around the area where a pick up truck towing a tandem axle trailer loaded with machinery had rolled over striking the traffic signal pole along which resulted in a small fuel spill from the overturned machinery. Towing Services and clean up crews attended to clear the scene. The investigating officer was assisted by a member of the OPP Central Region Traffic Unit trained in Commercial Vehicle Inspection into the cause of the crash.
As a result of this investigation a 21 year old male driver of Tiny Township has been charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario:
- Drive Commercial vehicle with Improper Class of Drivers Licence
- Defective Braking System
- Careless Driving
- Draw Trailer - No Permit
- Fail to Operate Commercial Vehicle within Permitted Weight
and further
- Fail to Surrender Insurance Card contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Fortunately, no occupants or pedestrians were injured in the crash which delayed traffic flow through the intersection for many hours.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways. Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash.
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