On August 31, 2013, at 4:48 p.m., the Guelph Police attended to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Woolwich Street and MacDonell Street. Investigation revealed that a Chevrolet Cavalier was travelling southbound on Woolwich Street and attempted to make an eastbound turn onto MacDonell Street. At the same time, a Ford pickup truck was travelling northbound through the intersection. The Ford pickup truck struck the Chevrolet Cavalier on the passenger’s side.
Air ambulance was initially requested for the female passenger of the Chevrolet as she had to be extricated by the Guelph Fire Department, however it was later determined that she would not be required to be transported via air ambulance and only had minor injuries as a result of the collision. The male driver of the Chevrolet was also treated for minor injuries. The Chevrolet was demolished and the Ford sustained approximately $5000 in damages.
A 22 year old male from Guelph has been charged with turn not in safety, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.