82 Year Old Runs Stop Sign Sending Innocent Pedestrian to Hospital

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Charges have been laid against a driver following a collision involving a pedestrian. 

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Garafraxa Street East and Cameron Street in Fergus. During the collision, a pedestrian was also struck.

The vehicle occupants did not sustain any injuries, and the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, an 82-year-old from Brantford, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph on a later date.

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. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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