The Killaloe OPP recently investigated two separate collisions which led to Highway Traffic Act charges for both drivers.
On February 18, 2023, just after 7 a.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on 60 Highway near Lake Dore Road in the Township of North Algona Wilberforce. The vehicle was travelling westbound and suffered a loss of control resulting a rollover collision. As a result of police investigation, the 45-year-old driver from Killaloe was charged with careless driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant was issued a Provincial Offences Act notice.
There were no injuries reported. One tow was required.
On February 15, 2023, shortly after 4 p.m., OPP Killaloe officers responded to single vehicle collision involving a passenger car on Palmer Road near McPhee Bay in the Township of Madawaska Valley.
The vehicle was travelling northbound, left the roadway and entered the ditch. As a result of police investigation, the 57-year-old driver from Palmer Rapids was charged with drive left of centre line, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant was issued a Provincial Offences Act notice.
Minor injuries were reported, and one tow was required.