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Distracted Driver Causes Four Car Collision

(OTTAWA, ON) – On July 28, 2015, The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 417 eastbound near the Woodroffe Avenue overpass.

At approximately 10:31 am, officers responded to a motor vehicle collision involving four vehicles. As a result of the investigation, it was determined that one of the involved drivers was distracted with an electronic communications device.

Two drivers were treated for non-life threatening injuries at the scene.

As a result of the investigation, the female driver, 24 year old Lucille BENJANCU of Ottawa, is charged with:

Careless Driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The OPP would like to thank witnesses who provided information regarding this incident.