Results are in for the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Holiday Weekend and the numbers are a reflection of the tragedies encountered over the weekend on our roadways.
Three motorcycle operators were killed in two separate collisions in Huron County on Sunday when bikes they were operating were struck by other vehicles. A third person on one of bikes is fighting for his life in a London hospital. None of the collisions were the fault of the bike operator.
OPP issued the following charges over the weekend;
Charge Provincial Total
Fail to Move Over – 414
Speeding – 4,446
Racing – 81
Seat Belt – 309
Distracted Driving – 175
Impaired by Alcohol – 96
“Sadly for some, these numbers don’t mean much until tragedy hits close to home. Safety can only be improved when everyone becomes part of the solution.” – Chief Superintendent J. Cain – West Region Commander.