(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-motor vehicle collision on Highway 6, sending one to hospital.
On July 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency services, responded to a report of a two-motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 within Arthur.
Highway 6, between Conestoga Street North and Preston Street North within Arthur was closed as a result of the collision for several hours but has since reopened.
One driver was taken into custody, and another driver was taken to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
As a result of the investigation, James WOODS, a 25-year-old from CONN is charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with the following:
- Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Fail to remain
- Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
- Drive motor vehicle – not equipped with ignition interlock device
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 18, 2025.
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 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.
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.
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