-Update 2- COLLISION CLOSES ROADWAY - Charges Laid
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-Update 2- COLLISION CLOSES ROADWAY
Charges Laid
(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) - On April 9, 2026, at approximately 12:00 pm, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a pedestrian and their dog was struck by a tractor-trailer while attempting to cross Highway 6 within the Town of Arthur.
It was reported that the tractor-trailer was heading northbound on Highway 6 and attempting to turn right, eastbound onto Frederick Street East, when the pedestrian and their dog was struck. The pedestrian was transported by air ambulance to a trauma centre with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The dog was declared deceased.
On May 26, 2026, Dale CURRY, a 60-year-old from Markdale, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless Driving causing Bodily Harm
- Fail to Yield to Pedestrian on Roadway
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph at a later date.