Tow Truck Struck - 04.20.23 (CAN)

[TowNews]

Impaired charge after collision at scene of fatal crash on 401

 

Ontario Provincial Police say a 30-year-old Kitchener man died Thursday evening after the black, four-door sedan he was driving crashed into the back of a disabled delivery truck next to the westbound lanes of Highway 401 near Townline Road in Cambridge.

 

Police say the truck was parked on the right shoulder of the highway with its four-way flashing lights on when the accident happened around 7:45 p.m.

 

Cambridge OPP diverted traffic off the highway at Highway 6 north to complete their investigation.

 

Around 1 a.m. during this investigation, OPP spokesperson Kerry Schmidt said in a Twitter video a vehicle broke through the road closure at Highway 6 North. 

 

The driver ended up slamming into the side of a tow truck dealing with one of the broken down vehicles at the scene. The driver tried to leave but was arrested. 

 

A 35-year-old from Kitchener was charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, excess blood alcohol and having cannabis readily available inside a vehicle.

 

This driver was given an automatic 90-day license suspension, seven-day vehicle impound and a court date in June.

 

All lanes were reopened just before 4 a.m. this morning.

 

Police are asking any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage of the accident to contact Cambridge OPP at 519-654-0150

 

https://www.guelphtoday.com/police/impaired-charge-after-collision-at-scene-of-fatal-crash-on-401-6887906