(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual has been charged following a collision in Fergus.
On February 17, 2026, at approximately 5:15 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a two-vehicle collision on Tower Steet South in Fergus.
As a result of the investigation, Dylan PYKE, a 38-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
Neither driver sustained injuries.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 10, 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.