NEWS RELEASE
HURONIA WEST OPP
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Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews were called to a serious collision Friday (Jan 28) night just before 8 p.m., which occurred on Highway 26 near Strongville Road 10 in the Township of Springwater.
Two vehicles travelling on Highway 26 were involved in a head-on collision, which resulted in a fire and one driver becoming trapped.
Emergency crews were able to free that driver and both drivers were transported to hospital. One sustained minor injuries, and the other with serious injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicles.
Highway 26 was closed for several hours for a police investigation.
As a result, Dennis Stiles, 30, of Barrie was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol & Drugs
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers.
Impaired drivers continue to threaten the safety and lives of all road users. If you cannot drive sober, don't drive. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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