CALEDON OPP CHARGE DRIVER AFTER COLLIDING WITH TOW OPERATOR
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(CALEDON, ON) - The Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recently charged a driver after striking a local tow operator with their vehicle.
On January 24, 2026, at approximately 4:30 pm, Caledon OPP officers were on scene of a call for service involving a broken-down vehicle on Mayfield Road, near Robertson Davis Drive, in the Town of Caledon.
Police blocked the live lane of traffic while a local tow operator was working on removing the vehicle from the road. Despite the use of flashing emergency lights and high-visibility reflective gear, a passing vehicle failed to move over and struck the arm of the tow operator, who suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.
As a result of the investigation, an 80-year-old from Brampton was charged with:
- Careless driving
- Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for tow truck