On October 29, 2025, at approximately 5:23 p.m., officers responded to a collision between a motor vehicle and an off-road motorcycle on Highway 35. The motor vehicle was exiting a business when the collision occurred with a dirt bike travelling northbound on Highway 35.

Following the collision, the dirt bike rider left the scene without providing any information or documentation and continued northbound toward Pontypool.

The off-road motorcycle and rider are described as:

·        Vehicle: Green Kawasaki dirt bike

·        Rider: Young Caucasian male, believed to be in his 20s, dark hair, wearing a blue helmet

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision, observed the dirt bike in the area, or who may have dash cam footage from around the time of the incident to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP.

Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online. Occurrence number E251470610.

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As a result of the collision, highway closures and delays for several hours resulted due to the investigation.

Police, Huntsville Fire Department, and Muskoka Ambulance arrived on scene.  Three vehicles were identified, a Kia, a Land Rover and a Nissan. The driver of the Land Rover was airlifted to a Toronto Trauma Centre via Ornge. Two other involved people suffered minor injuries and were treated and released.

The O.P.P. Technical Collision Investigation unit attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

This is an on-going investigation. There are no updates on any injuries the time of this release.

The Huntsville O.P.P. want to extend a thank you to motorists who were confronted with delays and the patience they exhibited.

The Huntsville O.P.P. are asking anyone that witnessed the collision or have dashcam video available, to contact the Huntsville OPP 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

Traffic safety remains a top priority of the OPP and a key component of its public safety mandate. All drivers have a role to play in road safety. Being aware of their surroundings and own driving behaviour goes a long way to ensuring we eliminate preventable collisions.

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On July 20, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Huntsville OPP, Muskoka Paramedic Services, Lake of Bays Fire, and Algonquin Highlands Fire responded to a report of a head on collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on Highway 35, south of Seabreeze Road. The driver of the motorcycle, a 34-year-old individual, was transported to a Toronto area trauma centre by Air Ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Highway 35 was closed while members from the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended to assist in the investigation. The road was reopened on July 20, 2024, at approximately 10:00 p.m., and the collision remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage are asked to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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The two-vehicle collision has resulted in the death of one driver while the other driver was transported via ambulance to a local area hospital with unknown injuries.

Highway 35 was closed between Somerville Concession 3 and Somerville Concession 5 while the Technical Collision Investigation Unit assists with the 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.

This is a developing story and more information will be released as it becomes available.

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On June 24, 2023, shortly after 4 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP and emergency services responded to a single passenger vehicle collision, where a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 35 crossed into the northbound lanes and rolled, coming to a rest on Moore Lake Estates Road.

Two occupants, after one was extricated, were transported to local hospital, and later airlifted by Ornge to a Toronto-area trauma centre with serious injuries.
OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists assisted with the investigation. Highway 35 northbound was reduced to one lane and has since reopened.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage and has not yet spoken with police is asked to call the Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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On April 3, 2023, at 4:21 pm a lone individual entered a business on Hops Drive in Municipality of Dysart et al. The person displayed an edged weapon and obtained a quantity of cash and alcohol.

On April 26th, 2023, at 2:32 pm, police received a call at a business on Highway 35 in the Township of Minden Hills. An alert employee observed suspicious activity at the business and contacted police. Responding officers immediately began an investigation and a suspect was located and arrested a short time later.

As a result of investigation into both incidents, Brian Bennett (age 56) of Dysart et al has been charged with:

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Disguise with Intent (two counts)
• Robbery with Weapon
• Attempted Robbery with Weapon
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on April 27, 2023.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have information that might assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or toll-free at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Kawartha Haliburton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://www.khcrimestoppers.com.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to serving our province by protecting it’s citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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At 4:15 pm last evening officers, along with Fire and Paramedics responded to the collision that took place between Ballyduff and Waite Road. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital, from which one of them was later transported to a Toronto Area Trauma Centre.

Highway 35 was closed for several hours while OPP members trained in collision reconstruction measured and documented the scene. 

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

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On February 11, 2022, just after 12 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP, along with emergency services, responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and flatbed truck on Highway 35, near Shoe Lake Road, south of Dorset, in the Township of Algonquin Highlands.

As a result of the collision, one driver was pronounced deceased.

Members of the family have asked for the name not to be released.

Highway 35 was closed for several hours for the police investigation.

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On February 11, 2022, at just after 12 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP, along with emergency services, responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and flatbed truck on Highway 35, near Shoe Lake Road, south of Dorset, in the Township of Algonquin Highlands.

As a result of the collision, one driver was pronounced deceased. Their identity will be withheld until family can be notified.

Highway 35 will remain closed in both directions for several hours as OPP Technical Collision Investigators and Reconstructionists complete their investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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On January 15, 2022, at 10 p.m., Haliburton Highlands OPP was notified of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 35 in the Township of Minden Hills.

Upon arrival, officers entered into an impaired driving investigation. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, William Puskas (age 29) of Scarborough, was arrested and charged with:

•      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

•      Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration-80 plus

•      Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden, on March 2, 2022.

In two other unrelated traffic investigations over the weekend in Haliburton County, two other drivers were issued three-day driver’s licence suspensions for being in the “warn” range when tested on approved screening devices for alcohol.

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