Child Safety Seat Saves A Life

(MALAHIDE, ON) – The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision on Talbot Line between Hacienda road and Springfield road around 3:40p.m. on the 24th of January 2017.

A 2016 white Chevrolet pickup truck was travelling eastbound on Talbot line when it struck the back of a 2007 orange Dodge Caliber. The Dodge caliber was stationary behind a vehicle turning left into a private driveway.

St. Thomas Elgin Paramedics and Malahide Volunteer Fire Department responded to the collision and provided assistance to the people in the vehicles.

The driver of the Chevrolet pickup truck had minor injuries and was taken to hospital by St. Thomas Elgin Paramedics. Two other people the driver and a four year old child in the back seat of the Dodge Caliber were assessed by paramedics at the scene and not transported to hospital.

The investigation to date has revealed that the child safety seat was properly installed and that all parties involved were wearing their seatbelts.

Cornelius Bergen age 43 of Aylmer, ON has been charged with careless driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act.

Elgin County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Fishleigh says: “This is a perfect example of a collision that could have been fatal. It was good to see everyone used their safety equipment properly and injuries were minor. Seat belts do save lives and all three people involved were able to go home at the end of the day”

For further information on how to properly install your child car seats please visit your local health unit.

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