Saturday, July 4, 2009

HIGHWAY 17 RE-OPENED AFTER MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

(Blind River, ON.) – On July 3, 2009 shortly after 3:00 p.m. the East Algoma OPP responded to a Motor Vehicle Collision on Highway 17, approximately 2 kilometres west of Blind River, Ontario.

The collision involved 3 motor vehicles, including an SUV, a small passenger truck and a car. All of the motor vehicles were travelling eastbound. The SUV was travelling eastbound and stopped in the eastbound lane to allow a family of ducks to cross the road. The small passenger truck was travelling eastbound behind the SUV and was able to bring the truck to a full stop. A car was travelling behind the small truck and could not stop in time, running into the rear of the passenger truck which in turn pushed the passenger truck into the SUV.

The SUV had 2 occupants and they had no injuries. The vehicle sustained some damage to the rear of the vehicle and was driven from the scene.

The passenger truck had 2 occupants. The passenger had to be extricated and was transported to the Blind River Hospital via ambulance with moderate injuries. The driver sustained minor injuries and was also transported to the Blind River Hospital via ambulance. The passenger truck was towed from the scene.

The driver of the car had to be extricated and was transported to the Blind River Hospital via OPP cruiser. The driver sustained minor injuries. The car was towed from the scene.

The highway was closed to traffic in both directions for approximately 50 minutes. At 3:50 p.m. one lane of the highway was re-opened.

At the time of the collision the weather was clear with dry roads.

The investigation is continuing. Charges are pending. No names will be released until charges are laid.