(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST, ON) – A member of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been issued a Provincial Offence notice following a collision on October 14, 2014 at 4:50 p.m.
Investigation revealed that the officer had just completed a traffic stop when he attempted to make a u-turn on Brussels Line. The fully marked police cruiser collided with a southbound vehicle. The southbound vehicle rolled and came to rest on its side.
Neither driver was injured however both vehicles sustained significant damage.
As a result of the investigation, OPP have charged Provincial Constable Greg BLACKWELL with “Start from a stopped position – not in safety”, contrary to section 142(2) of the Highway Traffic Act. He has served with the OPP just over one year.
