Monday, April 22, 2024

FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: April 22, 2024

Fail to Remain Crash Leads to Driving Charges

(MIDLAND, ON)- A 34-year old Christian Island male and his employer were citied with numerous driving offences after officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment were dispatched at approximately 5:44 pm April 18, 2024 to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Simcoe County Road 93 and Hugel Avenue, Midland.

One of the involved vehicles fled the scene of the property damage only crash prior to the arrival of police which left the other involved vehicle with significant damage.

Through investigation, officers learned of the identity of the driver of the fleeing commercial truck which was pulling a work related trailer and have charged the driver with the following offences contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.



Fail to remain
Fail to carry CVOR certificate or lease
Drive motor vehicle - no licence
Obstruct officer
Drive commercial motor vehicle - no licence
Operate commercial motor vehicle - no valid CVOR certificate


And Further to the Owner of the Vehicle / Employer



Permit unlicensed person to drive commercial motor vehicle


The accused and employer have been summoned to appear before the Provincial Offences Court on June 6, 2024.

Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please "Make the Call" and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.

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Media Officer

Provincial Constable David Hobson

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T-705-733-5440 E- david.hobson@opp.ca

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Posted at 03:36 PM