Police Cruiser Involved In Chain Reaction Collision Started By A Dump Truck - No Charges
Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Jan 8 13:30:25 MST 2018
The cruiser's emergency lighting system was activated when a pick-up truck travelling eastbound came to a stop on the roadway. A dump-truck collided into the rear of the pick-up truck which subsequently collided with the back of the cruiser. The force of the collision caused the cruiser to collide with the parked passenger vehicle.
The officer, who was outside of the cruiser at the time, was not injured, nor was the driver of the dump truck.
The vehicles, with the exception of the dump truck, sustained moderate damage.
No charges were laid as a result of this collision.
Motorists are asked to use caution especially when approaching stopped emergency vehicles and tow trucks.
Grey County OPP recommend checking the weather forecast and road conditions before heading out.
For local road conditions, visit the Grey County Transportation Services web site at www.grey.ca/service/taps/winter-road-conditions. For Provincial highways call 5-1-1 for up-to-date winter road and weather conditions.