(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – A Guelph driver is charged following a collision outside of Erin.
On February 4, 2026, at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road outside of Erin involving a sedan and a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV).
As a result of the investigation, Mc Kayla PETERSON, a 25-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation causing bodily harm
Occupants of the vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with two individuals transported to a local hospital.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 20, 2026.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.