Serious Motor Vehicle Collision In Burlington

Halton Regional Police Service completed an investigation in relation to a serious motor vehicle collision which occurred in the Burlington Area on March 12th 2016.

The driver David Dren (21 years) of Burlington was charged with one count of Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle and one count of Over 80 Contrary to the Criminal Code.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, please call 9-1-1. Officers will respond immediately to ensure the driver is investigated and dealt with accordingly.

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** Update ** Serious motor vehicle collision in Burlington

In the early hours of March 12th 2016, a single motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Kerns Road and North Service Road in the City of Burlington. The collision left one man with serious head injuries while a second male sustained bruises and concussion. There was also a significant amount of damage caused to a roadside guide rail that resulted in a lengthy road closure.

Following a protracted investigation, a 22-year old Burlington male has now been charged with two offences – Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle and Over 80 contrary to the Criminal Code.

No further details regarding the charged individual will be released.

** Original Release from March 12th **

Halton Regional Police Service is investigating a serious single motor vehicle collision that occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning leaving a Burlington man in critical condition.

Shortly before 4:00am Saturday March 12th 2016 a black VW Golf was travelling south on Kerns Road in the City of Burlington. At the intersection with North Service Road, the vehicle failed to stop or to negotiate the turn and continued through the guard rail at the south edge of North Service Road, coming to rest in the sunken area between North Service Road and Highway 403.

The male driver of the VW Golf, a 22-year old Burlington male, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Hamilton General Hospital where his condition is described as critical. His male passenger escaped with minor injuries.

Due to the serious nature of the incident, the Collision Reconstruction Unit attended and assumed responsibility for the investigation. At this stage speed and alcohol are being considered as factors.

Details of the vehicle occupants are not being released.

Anybody with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit on 909-825-4747 ext 5065.

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