(CAMPBELLFORD, ON) –On May 18, 2016 at 3:43pm the Northumberland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a grey Jeep that had driven into the Trent River canal near Trent Drive.
Trent Hills Fire Department directed responding officers to the submerged vehicle and the uninjured driver who had safely exited after landing in the water.
No other vehicles were involved however another driver had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the southbound Jeep.
After investigation the driver, a 36 year old Campbellford area man was charged with ‘Drive motor vehicle on a highway while using a hand-held wireless communication device’. He faces a $490 fine along with 3 demerit points. Motorists charged with Distracted Driving who contest the charges, can be fined up to $1000 and 3 demerit points on conviction.
Distracted Driving continues to be a serious issue on our roads. The OPP would like to remind motorists that every driver has a responsibility to direct their entire attention to driving safely.