The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leamington Detachment, has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On October 4, 2024, at approximately 5:32 a.m., emergency services including Leamington Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on County Road 37 Road north of County Road 18, Municipality of Leamington.

A pickup truck and a Tractor trailer were involved. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital by EMS with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old driver from Mississauga has been charged with Careless Driving.

County Road 37 was closed for a short time but has since been reopened.

The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions.

Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.