On January 8, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Highway Safety Division were called to a two-vehicle collision on the westbound lanes of Highway 401, approaching Brock Road. One of the vehicles was operated by the OPP Protective Services Section.
Two occupants of one of the vehicles were taken to hospital with minor injuries where they were treated and released. No injuries were reported by occupants of the other vehicle, which included Ontario Premier Doug Ford. Ford explains that he was unharmed, but definitely was a surprise.
As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Oshawa was charged with dangerous driving contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa on February 20.
Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage that has not yet spoken with police are encouraged to contact the OPP Highway Safety Division at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
(Written by: John Brenner)
