(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – an individual is charged following a collision in Mount Forest.
On February 22, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Egremont Street North and Byeland Drive in Mount Forest.
As a result of the investigation, Craig KALUZA, a 49-year-old from Mount Forest, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Neither driver sustained any injuries.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 31, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
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.