ROAD CLOSURE: Hwy 11 between Bedard Rd and 65 Hy #NewLiskeard - Road closed for collision investigation involving a tractor trailer and train. Detour is in place. Further info will be released as it becomes available. ^kw pic.twitter.com/nIbSSOIzVW— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) August 17, 2019
From OttValley: OPP tweeted just after 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 that Macphails Road between Tennyson Road and Drummond Concession 2 near Perth is closed due to a collision. This is the second road closure due to collision in the area this afternoon. A portion of Highway 7 near Carleton Place is also closed for collision.
Crash involving @HaltonMedics207 ambulance and SUV on Highway 407 westbound at the QEW in #BurlON. Luckily there were no injuries and no patient on board at the time. Driver of the SUV from New York State is facing a highway traffic act charge. pic.twitter.com/tNkeUy0CBP— DR (@Media371) August 17, 2019
In the early morning of Friday, August 16, 2019, at around 2:45 a.m. a cyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle on Perth Road just South of Burbrook Road— First Response Media (@FRM_YGK) August 17, 2019
According to police the driver was arrested and sent to hospital to be assessed.#ygk #Kingston #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/IixPo6NUYa
G2 driver #charged with #stunt driving going 55 over in a construction zone with workers present at noon.— Phil Kane (@carbinekane) August 16, 2019
• 7 day impound
• 7 day licence suspension
• upcoming court date with possible $2000 - $10000 fine#NotWorthIt#carjail #RoadSafety pic.twitter.com/qCO73guhla
Charges pending in this single vehicle collision on #Hwy401 EB between #Brighton and #Trenton this morning. Hwy has now reopened. #401 #ONHwys #LACOPP #OPP @OPP_COMM_ER pic.twitter.com/qRPbiQuPhP— OPP East (@OPP_ER) August 10, 2019
It's gotta be the weekend!
Vehicle fire Hwy 401 EB at Hwy 15 #ygk #Kingston @MIHomeYGK @kingstonist happening now.— Lucas Mulder (@LucasM_News) August 4, 2019
Right lane blocked. Car fully engulfed pic.twitter.com/ttPrnQ2xo0
— GravenhurstFIRE (@GravenhurstFIRE) July 19, 2019
Importance of load security CAN NOT be overstated! A loose piece of metal went through thIs windshield. Luckily just minor injuries. Offender was not found, but piece of metal was. This was #Hwy401 near @TownofGananoque #DriveSafe #fatal4 @OPP_COMM_ER #ygk pic.twitter.com/FJF55CiSXr— OPP East (@OPP_ER) July 17, 2019
UPDATED: 1 person pronounced dead, 3 others sent to hospital in #Caledon crash #OPP #PeelEMS https://t.co/jyPPm9bKqI— CaledonEnterprise (@CaledonNews) July 8, 2019
7 motorcycle deaths in 2019 on #OPP highways. Today is a great day for a cruise, but remember to #RideSafe, here are some tips... pic.twitter.com/pwFP0ek2U2— Ontario Prov Police (@OPP_News) July 7, 2019
6 dead in marine/boating related incidents already this year. 🚤— Ontario Prov Police (@OPP_News) July 6, 2019
5 of the deceased were discovered WITHOUT a life jacket or PFD.
Even if you think you are a good swimmer...WEAR IT!
Life jackets can't help you if you're not wearing one. #ThinkBeforeYouSink #OPP pic.twitter.com/37diwpDvdb
33,839 crashes in first 6 months of 2019 - 4,272 of these collisions resulted in injuries and 118 people died. https://t.co/2AXkNZEtRc— Ontario Prov Police (@OPP_News) July 5, 2019
The #OPP have charged 3174 drivers with #StreetRacing between Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2019 and 21 people have died in speed related collisions #SlowDown#7DayLicenceSuspension#7DayVehicleImpound ^ks pic.twitter.com/RqexYcwrwF— Ontario Prov Police (@OPP_News) July 5, 2019
"Major crash on Hwy 400/69. Tractor trailer carrying fuel exploded. Highway expected to be closed in area of French River for 12+ hours."#LeedsOPP investigated a dump truck who lost a set of wheels near #HWY401Mallorytown. 57 year old driver from Brampton was charged with a— OPP East (@OPP_ER) July 5, 2019
number of infractions. #DriveSafe #vehicle #Ottnews ^cs pic.twitter.com/t6S8tbE8aE
#WestParrySound investigating fatal MVC #Hwy69. Hwy closed in both directions and detours in place at #Hwy124 and #Hwy64. Check @511ONNortheast and @OPP_COMM_NER for road closure updates.^js pic.twitter.com/TeHLOFvTMS— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) July 4, 2019
— OPP East (@OPP_ER) July 4, 2019
UPDATE - VEHICLE FIRE: Muskoka Rd 118 West and Whites Rd in Port Carling - Police say emergency crews remain on scene. Take caution travelling in the area. (Photo via Muskoka 411) pic.twitter.com/OOuct1ppKw— Country 102 (@country102onair) June 30, 2019
A westbound tractor trailer lost control and pushed the centre median into the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 east of Dixie Road causing a multi-vehicle crash. 12-year-old child extricated and transported by @Peel_Paramedics to SickKids with serious injuries. #Mississauga pic.twitter.com/dfWBPk1Gll— DR (@Media371) June 29, 2019
Male driver from one of the vehicles involved was arrested by OPP for impaired driving. The express lanes in both directions between Hurontario Street and Renforth Drive remain closed for investigation. #Mississauga pic.twitter.com/5jeIHkl2cr— DR (@Media371) June 29, 2019
UPDATE from collision! #hwy401 EASTBOUND lane reopened East of Johnstown. Westbound lane still closed. #Edwardsburgh Check @511ONEastern for updates. #DriveSafe@OPP_COMM_ER ^ac pic.twitter.com/JVR4uoem1n— OPP East (@OPP_ER) June 11, 2019
67 yr old #motorcycle rider air lifted by @ornge after crashing into back of parked dump truck. Please #SlowDown and #PayAttention. @NorfolkCountyCA @NorfolkCoFire @NorfolkEMS #NorfolkOPP ^es https://t.co/aYocLqlMfB— OPP West (@OPP_WR) May 30, 2019
#Hwy43 CLOSED between County Rd 22 and Boundary RD #Kemptville Check @511ONEastern for updates. #DriveSafe @OPP_COMM_ER ^cs pic.twitter.com/j608bAg8te— OPP East (@OPP_ER) May 30, 2019
An ambulance t-boned, and the 401 closed in two separate crashes Thursday morning https://t.co/otI4XqMOer— Quinte News (@quintenews) May 23, 2019
#OPP officers amazed that there were only minor injuries after Transport Truck and SUV collide at intersection at West St and Hillcrest Rd in Simcoe. @NorfolkCoFire @NorfolkEMS @NorfolkCountyCA #NorfolkOPP ^e https://t.co/4o0rvB5WNA— OPP West (@OPP_WR) May 21, 2019
#Closure: #Cardinal #HWY401 WB Shanly Rd IC730 / CR22 (Cardinal), all lanes closed due to collision. pic.twitter.com/QlL0ZDsSLT— XBR Brockville (@XBR_Traffic) May 17, 2019
#Hwy401 wbnd near @twpec, east of #Hwy416 down to one lane after collisions involving 3 transports. One was in median. 2 others collided later. Check @511ONEastern for updates. #DriveSafe @OPP_COMM_ER ^bd pic.twitter.com/6kcnoA2IM8— OPP East (@OPP_ER) May 17, 2019
.@OPP_GTATraffic have closed the 401 Eastbound at Guelph Line for a serious multi vehicle collision. Patient extricated by Milton Fire & @HaltonMedics207 crews, transported to hospital by @Ornge #MiltonON pic.twitter.com/nADNGOotGk— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) April 17, 2019
6:40 AM - Hydro crews working on outage in Westport and area - Lake 88.1
Hydro One crews are working to restore power to residents in Westport and surrounding areas this morning. A car took out a hydro pole on CR 42. –lake88.ca
2ND DUG HILL RD CLOSED until further notice due to a collision involving tractor trailer and CP train bridge @quintewest @QwcpCommunity pic.twitter.com/z3gBk6FEoq— OPP East (@OPP_ER) April 2, 2019
#OttawaOPP is investigating a fatal crash on #Hwy416. A car left the nb lanes around 12:30am near Roger Stevens Dr and rolled over. 27-yr old driver from Ottawa pronounced dead at hospital. #ottnews @OPP_COMM_ER ^bd— OPP East (@OPP_ER) March 24, 2019
The law says to go into the left lane when cops have someone pulled over. Sadly, this was due to icy conditions.
2 #OPP cruisers struck within 12 hours while attending unrelated collisions with emergency lights activated. Officers were inside cruisers when struck, no serious injuries. #PayAttention and always #SlowDownMoveOver for emergency vehicles stopped on or near the roadway. pic.twitter.com/q85QyohzNB— Interim Commissioner (@OPPCommissioner) March 23, 2019
Tractor trailer rollover on #Hwy401 westbound lanes near #Brighton has closed the road all day. Clean up crews and #NthldOPP remain on scene. A tanker spilled tar on the highway. Road closure could remain until tomorrow. ^jf pic.twitter.com/o7VfVSUJmm— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) March 11, 2019
#Hwy401 wbnd still closed at Hwy-2 at #Gananoque due to single transport crash at 2am. No injuries. Cleanup of the scene continues. Reopening could be another 2 hours. @OPP_COMM_ER #ONHwys #ygk ^bd pic.twitter.com/yTnv3H4giX— OPP East (@OPP_ER) February 27, 2019
#GreaterNapanee fire services are still on scene at 9138 Hwy 2 Napanee, as they continue to add water on a now extinguished fire that has destroyed a couple barns, a transport and pickup truck. @scanquinte @CKWS_TV @MIHomeYGK @QuinteDispatch pic.twitter.com/tTAm98XRWl— PJB (P. Barkley) (@pjbimage) February 26, 2019
Crash involving a minivan and flatbed truck on New Street west of Guelph Line in #BurlON. Male driver extricated by @BurlingtonFire crews and transported by @HaltonMedics207 to @HamHealthSci. Road closed. pic.twitter.com/s8dkkTDp33— DR (@Media371) February 16, 2019
33 year old man from Scarborough with life threatening injuries after collision on #Hwy400 NB/Teston Rd— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) February 12, 2019
NB lanes remain closed for investigation pic.twitter.com/AK4koQSjYe
#OPPHSD stopped this Lambo on Hwy7 near Hazeldean in #Ottawa Monday. 168 km/h. Dangerous even on bare and dry road. Stunt Driving=7 day suspension and impound. Prepare for #ONStorm. Adjust your driving as it starts falling in your area. @OPP_COMM_ER #otttraffic #SlowDown ^bd pic.twitter.com/19MCsIsQX2— OPP East (@OPP_ER) February 12, 2019
Woman with facial injuries when ice flew from a truck and shattered her car's windshield on Highway 403 eastbound at Mavis Rd in #Mississauga. I've seen many vehicles today with large sheets of ice falling from their roofs. #onstorm pic.twitter.com/AyYkT7CmDA
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) February 7, 2019OPP investigating 3 vehicle collision on HWY 11 @ South Mary Lake; S/B HWY 11 is closed #HvilOPP ^JG pic.twitter.com/p33CxMWyj1— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) February 8, 2019
#JamesBayOPP reporting that #Highway11 is closed for a few hours from #Cochrane to #Kapuskasing for the removal of a CMV near Departure Lake Road.— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) February 8, 2019
Local traffic permitted. Check @511ONNortheast for updates. #Winterdriving #Drivesafe ^sc pic.twitter.com/CsdF98FYpM
Dump truck #Hwy400 SB with it’s box lifted, collided with the Sheppard Ave overpass. 3 left lanes blocked for investigation and cleanup, a second vehicle sustained damage from debris, no injuries. pic.twitter.com/ndf965g4Ei— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) February 8, 2019
Teenage driver avoids head-on collision on Concession 5 of Woodhouse. Driver and 2 passengers transported to hospital with injuries. #NorfolkOPP looking for red coloured Jeep. #DriveSafe @NorfolkEMS ^es pic.twitter.com/5dWmIylmhA— OPP West (@OPP_WR) February 4, 2019
#OttawaOPP notes many weekend collisions were due to a failure to adjust driving to conditions. Be aware of changing weather and road conditions and #SlowDown. Watch for emergency vehicles approaching from behind and give them room. #otttraffic ^bd pic.twitter.com/xxUavfpFpG— OPP East (@OPP_ER) February 4, 2019
Jan. 22-3
It's been terrible weather.We are now at 71 collisions since 5 a.m. today.#otttraffic https://t.co/pYOi00wWiW— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) January 22, 2019
Jan. 20Car span out right front of me on 400 and IBR. lucky driver didn't get smoked by me. I managed to slow down. Young girl driver is ok, but got charged careless driving. See snow Go slow. Drive safe everyone. #seesnowgoslow #onstorm #hwy400 #winter pic.twitter.com/8jG68JAbcP— Sonny Subra (@SonnySubra) January 23, 2019
‼️ROAD CLOSURE- Hwy 401 WB lanes from exit #716 Prescott to exit #705 Maitland due to tow-plow in ditch and partially blocking lanes. Heavy tow enroute‼️ pic.twitter.com/KhtT2Bx92l— XBR Brockville (@XBR_Traffic) January 20, 2019
Incidents <= Twitter 'moments'
Jet fuel spilled from a crash on #Hwy401 in Ontario, is now threatening the area's waterways. https://t.co/m63yFXItLI— Your Morning (@YourMorning) January 16, 2019
UPDATE: #Hwy11 has reopened following a morning collision that resulted in non-life threatening injuries https://t.co/JyrD2wCKkF— MuskokaRegion.com (@MuskokaRegion) January 17, 2019
Manning Rd @ Arnald Rd @TownofTecumseh remains closed for vehicle removal following crash. Non life threatening injuries reported. Roads remain slippery in this area. #SlowDown. jr pic.twitter.com/bjZQLb6gKt— OPP West (@OPP_WR) January 16, 2019
10 people dead in the first 13 days of 2019 in #OPP investigated motorized vehicle incidents. If you’re driving plan to #DriveSafe, #DriveSober and #BuckleUp pic.twitter.com/tC3oVtUgFb— Ontario Prov Police (@OPP_News) January 14, 2019
Transport left Hwy 17 in Head, Clara and Maria TWP near Stonecliffe today. Hwy was shut down for approx. 1 hr this afternoon to allow for removal. Driver charged with false logs and placed out of service for 72hrs. #Hwy17 #DriveSafe #ottnews @OPP_COMM_ER ^bd pic.twitter.com/pWyuoGWgHx— OPP East (@OPP_ER) January 15, 2019
Challenges of winter
TRAFFIC: Emergency crews are on scene of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 7 near Burnham Line. Roads are icy in the area #ptbonews pic.twitter.com/bqnOJs9jLU— Harrison Perkins (@HaPerkins) January 15, 2019
"Police responded to the initial call of a passenger vehicle through the ice near Craig Shore at 3:45 a.m. on Jan. 6. "
More @CBCNews: OPP recover man's body from lake south of Ottawa. https://t.co/0UB27I40is
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) January 7, 2019
More @CBCNews: OPP recover man's body from lake south of Ottawa. https://t.co/0UB27I40is
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) January 7, 2019UPDATED 3:00 PM: FATAL COLLISION INVESTIGATION AFTER TWO VEHICLES GO THROUGH THE ICE ON MISSISSIPPI LAKE
Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and multiple OPP detachments are satisfied that they are two separate incidents of vehicles going through the ice on Mississippi Lake.
Another sad incident
Officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and multiple OPP detachments are satisfied that they are two separate incidents of vehicles going through the ice on Mississippi Lake.
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Car crash sends two to Arnprior hospital
A collision in Arnprior today sent two people to hospital.
UPDATE:COLLISION: #Hwy404 SB just after #Hwy407 #Markham - HOV, left and centre lane blocked. ^ag pic.twitter.com/G74tll8jm4— OPP GTA Traffic (@OPP_GTATraffic) January 11, 2019
For #Hwy11 commuters the SB ramp to County Road 169 at #Washago remains closed for a tractor trailer rollover. Please plan an alternate route. ^jf pic.twitter.com/mC7cZNHsAo— OPP Central (@OPP_CR) January 10, 2019
15 year old driver charged with Dangerous driving causing bodily harm,— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) January 10, 2019
16 year old passenger with life altering back injuries
18 year old passenger, minor injuries being held for bail on robbery charges
Crash - Jan 10, 1am #Hwy410/Steeles pic.twitter.com/jzgZOUgVNG
'Thanks to God, we are alive': driver recounts narrow escape after highway plywood crash https://t.co/FhZ40gfSzu pic.twitter.com/P8EmGUp9nZ— CBC Toronto (@CBCToronto) January 3, 2019
Recovery of this crashed transport truck will cause lane restrictions on #Hwy401 east in #Napanee tonight starting at 8:00 PM. Passing lane to be closed and impact on traffic flow expected to be minimal. No EDR, but please #slowdown through area. pic.twitter.com/IISJfGDD11— 511OntarioEastern (@511ONEastern) January 3, 2019
Child airlifted to CHEO after Calabogie Road crash https://t.co/tCNHLi3MsB #ottnews #OttawaValley pic.twitter.com/VlGx0b54bZ— Inside Ottawa Valley (@InOttValley) January 2, 2019
COLLISION: Two lanes and shoulder blocked westbound on the 417 at Carp Rd. due to earlier rollover. #otttraffic pic.twitter.com/f6AEaIds6i— CBC Ottawa Traffic (@cbcotttraffic) January 2, 2019
This #partymobile was a little less mobile after being impounded this morning by #NapaneeOPP on #Hwy401 in #Belleville. Male driver charged: stunt driving (190 km/h) and having marijuana readily available, female passenger with not wearing a #seatbelt. ^cw #startthenewyearright pic.twitter.com/L5UKgXasQi— OPP East (@OPP_ER) January 1, 2019
Male pedestrian in life-threatening condition after Vaughan hit and run: https://t.co/WICc9OCbAe— CBC Toronto (@CBCToronto) January 1, 2019
The collisions occurred between the evening of Dec. 27 and morning of Dec. 28 during the freezing rain warning for the region. https://t.co/XI6tR7URN1— Cornwall Seaway News (@SeawayNews) December 28, 2018
Two charged after road rage battle leads to highway crash https://t.co/RKINY09dQS pic.twitter.com/7drK1L7ehi— Ottawa Citizen (@OttawaCitizen) December 28, 2018
#NapaneeOPP has charged 2 drivers after a crash Sunday on #Hwy401 wbnd. 1 was found to be impaired by drugs and was charged and DL suspended. Both were c/w careless driving. That = 6 points and $490. #Kingston#DriveSafe ^bd pic.twitter.com/KwyCXCoTJa— OPP East (@OPP_ER) December 26, 2018
The victim in Sunday's Highway 17 crash has been identified and police are still looking for answers. #update #police #text #Sudbury #northbayhttps://t.co/XzWzHRxkeI— CTV News Northern Ontario (@CTVNewsNorthern) December 19, 2018
Meeting location at Dufferin St and Hwy 407 for access to scene. pic.twitter.com/QdvynmlI3P— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) October 31, 2018
Police have released more information into yesterday's fatal collision https://t.co/ymorsv4qCk— Quinte News (@quintenews) October 17, 2018
Thanksgiving weekend
3 dead, 2 seriously injured in head-on collision on #Hwy7/12 at 4th line in Scugog.— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) October 6, 2018
SUV NB, crossed into SB lanes colliding with SB car
Lone male driver in SUV and female passenger from car in hospital.
Male driver and 2 females pass. from the car pronounced deceased at scene pic.twitter.com/8CZe2DIa18
— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) September 13, 2018
#COLLISION : Hwy 11 n/b s/of Line 5 #OroMedonte Single Vehicle with Injuries Emergency Crews on scene #Traffic pic.twitter.com/ngS5c3LRYf— Muskoka411 News (@Muskoka411) August 9, 2018
Caledon: Approximately 6-year-old girl has died in hospital from serious crash on Hurontario St north of Forks Of The Credit Rd. Her father, 30s, was airlifted to trauma centre. Police say their car was stalled in a live lane when it got hit by the fully loaded tractor trailer. pic.twitter.com/q37QtDVY0z— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) August 6, 2018
August long weekend
Single vehicle rollover #Hwy7/8 near Fischer-Hallman Rd in #Kitchener. Other motorists assisted with righting the vehicle, as it was on it's side. Passenger transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Media inquiries contact PC Lauren Ball 416-428-0053 ^lb pic.twitter.com/X6nNmsClbL— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) August 3, 2018
Collision update: #Hwy400 SB closed at Duckworth #Barrie— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) August 3, 2018
4 vehicles involved
3 to hospital - minor injuries.
Cleanup expected to take until 6am. NB lanes open - investigation ongoing. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/sUi8icKG3T
Traffic : Hwy 400 n/b n/of Bowes rd #Parrysound Remains Closed for Rolled Over Truck Carrying a Load of New Vehicles Several Damaged , No ReOpening Time #Traffic . Photo Credits Jeff Moore and Petroffs Towing pic.twitter.com/vOI9Vowqed— Muskoka411 News (@Muskoka411) July 26, 2018
An E/B transport truck has crashed into ditch at scene of clean-up of yesterday's W/B truck crash, 401 near Napanee. No lane closures eastbound. Westbound remains closed for several hours. #Hwy401 #napopp pic.twitter.com/LCLZu3PdmV— OPP East (@OPP_ER) July 26, 2018
Rollover transport truck #Hwy401 WB MM 582 in #Napanee #collision @OPP_ER @OPP_COMM_ER pic.twitter.com/4u3xvwmNfK
— Sonny Subra (@SonnySubra) July 25, 2018The #OPP have investigated about 36000 crashes 🚗 this year, 3800 of them involved commercial vehicles 🚚. Those 3800 collisions accounted for 25% of the fatals we investigated." almost 950 #collisions are fatal, involving commercial vehicles out of 3800 collisions."
— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) July 22, 2018
Collisions involving transport trucks surging in Ontario https://t.co/qLdpJuuXGd @ONtransport @OnTruck @opseu139 @fordnation #MTOofficers @CMVInspector @TalkTruck— CMV Safety (@CMVbear) July 21, 2018
Collision #QEW EB closed at Hurontario St - Mississauga— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) July 22, 2018
2 vehicle rollover, 6 to hospital, driver arrested by #OPP for impaired driving.
Closure to remain until approx 11am, followed by additional lane restrictions for guide rail repairs. pic.twitter.com/N3bT9MAU5M
- 1957 speeding charges,
- 33 stunt/racing charges for driving more than 50 km over the posted speed limit,
- 121 seatbelt charges
- and 51 distracted driving charges were laid.
- Even though efforts continue to remind the driving public of the perils of Impaired Driving 20 people were charged with Impaired Driving this past Long weekend (July 1st).
OPP officer injured after being dragged along Highway 400 during traffic stop http://bit.ly/2zg8fDd
UPDATE: 1 person flown to #Ottawa Trauma Centre w/ life-threatening injuries after 4-vehicle crash on Hwy 17 in #Renfrew. 2 others taken by ground ambulance to hospital w/ serious injuries. Section of highway remains closed. #ottnews pic.twitter.com/TyZiPFWTow— Laurence Wall (@LaurenceWall) July 3, 2018
In 2017, the Ontario Provincial Police laid close to 213,000 speeding charges and more than 4,800 street racing charges against Ontario drivers, according to a June 28 media release from the OPP. Street racing is defined as 50 km or more above the posted speed limit.
Death toll from speed-related incidents reach five-year high
During the same year, 75 people were killed from speed-related collisions on OPP-patrolled roads — a five-year high.
Police laid nearly 700 charges against truckers after day-long Ontario safety blitz
June 20 – There have been 3,047 truck-related collisions reported in 2018, including 25 that were fatal.
OPP laid 697 charges against commercial drivers and took 63 transport trucks out of service during Operation Corridor, a 24-hour safety blitz conducted from June 13 to 14.
In partnership with the Ministry of Transportation, police stopped 1,692 trucks.
- Speeding charges: 226
- Defective equipment: 176
- Seatbelt charges: 107
- Speed limiter charges: 38
- Hours of Service charges: 31
- Distracted driving charges: 28
- Hazardous moving violations: 30
- Following too close: 18
Incidents in 2018
Driver sustains major injuries in Highway 7 collision June 13 – major injuries following Wednesday morning's serious collision on Highway 7, and has been taken by air ambulance to a hospital in Ottawa.
Traffic delayed 401 W/B but hwy open at milemarker 588 due to transport truck colliding with concrete barrier. pic.twitter.com/ieWClG26Le— OPP East (@OPP_ER) May 31, 2018
Fatal crash on Hwy 401 near Belleville involving two tractor-trailers is region's 3rd major collision in 7 dayshttps://t.co/c7PO9paTsx 📽️via @f_pepin#ottnews #ottawa #Hwy401 #otttraffic pic.twitter.com/G73Sq1rFfr— Sherry Aske (@SherryAske) May 30, 2018
UPDATE: A woman has died after she was injured in a major crash in North Gower on Sunday.Background: https://t.co/ZuYI8qCIUy#ottnews #Ottawa #otttraffic pic.twitter.com/yESv6KHGky— CBC Ottawa (@CBCOttawa) May 14, 2018
After 6 collisions with injuries in 2 days, two of them serious enough to have @OPScollisions investigate, it's clearly time to focus on #CanadaRoadSafetyWeek— F DAoust (@OPSDAoust) May 15, 2018
Take the D's out of your driving: Drunk, Drugged, Drowsy, Distracted, Dangerously or Detached. @OttawaPolice @CACP_ACCP
3 vehicle MVC on Roger Stevens Dr at McCordick Rd. No extrication, multiple patients in care of @OttawaParamedic . @Ornge is on location. @OttFire @OttawaPolice pic.twitter.com/lEIvRXiYym— Todd Horricks (@District8Chief) May 13, 2018
Does anyone know anything about the incident that happened Friday afternoon, just outside Franktown? @lake88fm @InOttValley Grateful for @OPP_ER @PAC_Paramedic pic.twitter.com/iPEnfPK7tW— Jennifer Jilks🇨🇦 (@jennjilks) May 13, 2018
It is disturbing. A Friday afternoon drive into have Mother's Day dinner with our daughter. I truly appreciate all the responders who kept control of traffic. I'd had another driving incident the precious day. https://t.co/8qwInj0YCV— Jennifer Jilks🇨🇦 (@jennjilks) May 12, 2018
Haldimand County OPP investigating earlier fatal vehicle rollover into a creek on Concession 5 Walpole near #Jarvis. Male 30's pronounced dead in hospital. There were no other occupants involved. pic.twitter.com/VyUOMHaI5N— DR (@Media371) February 18, 2018
A record long 401 shutdown has the whole province relying on heavy recovery crews to open the highway TUESDAY on #HeavyRescue401 pic.twitter.com/C2pG28yjWo— Highway Thru Hell (@HWYThruHell) February 18, 2018
Single vehicle in the ditch on Ecclestone Drive at Muskoka Beach Road. Tow to attend. pic.twitter.com/xcG7qMrWvQ— Muskoka411 News (@Muskoka411) February 14, 2018
Heavy tow operators continue to upright a rolled over tractor trailer on the ramp from Highway 401 westbound to James Snow Parkway in #Milton. Lengthy closure. pic.twitter.com/zyr7Q7b4c0— DR (@Media371) February 13, 2018
Collision update:#Hwy401 EB express closed at Islington after serious collision. 2 people with serious injuries. Closure until approx 6pm. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/rxIiMlH7da— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) February 12, 2018
#Hwy401 before Weston rd multiple vehicles involved and 2 transport truck. ALL LANE CLOSED #ONHwys #Toronto pic.twitter.com/8rkudtmz0N— Sonny Subra (@SonnySubra) February 12, 2018
The Jan. 27 crash on the QEW east of Cawthra Road claimed the life of Nicole Turcotte and left a 19-year-old woman in critical condition. Five others were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Woman, 22, dead after 'horrific' crash on QEW, police searching for suspect vehicle
Slick roads:Woman, 22, dead after 'horrific' crash on QEW, police searching for suspect vehicle
Transport truck collision: #Hwy401 EB east of #Hwy35/115. No injuries, right lane blocked, 2-3 hours for cleanup. Hauling cooking oil. pic.twitter.com/OjvaLwm70h— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) February 6, 2018
#NER #OPP in #NorthBay busy dealing with several tractor trailer occurrences that closed area highways. Thank-you to the drivers that follow the rules of the road and #ThinkAndDrive We have the know how, let's use it, to #ArriveAlive ! ^cb pic.twitter.com/Kd1jahIRHH— OPP North East (@OPP_NER) January 24, 2018
Fatal collision: #Hwy401 EB Express east of Warden. Single vehicle collision, 2 dead, investigation ongoing. Speed may be a factor in the collision.— Sgt Kerry Schmidt (@OPP_HSD) January 3, 2018
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EXTENDED: Aerial view of emergency crews at the scene of a deadly crash on Highway 401 in Toronto: https://t.co/1bySO921Cw pic.twitter.com/pCKJa8njLR— Watch CTV News (@WatchCTVNews) January 3, 2018
Tuesday's crash on Highway 7 happened just a few kilometres from where another man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in late December.@Ornge onscene Hwy 7 west of Carleton Place. Slow down on your morning commute. Major black ice this morning. The salt is not working at these temperatures. #besafe #leaveextratime #viewsfromthecrew pic.twitter.com/bmajVYb094— T.A. Milne (@TA_Milne) January 2, 2018
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