63 Year Old Vs Hydro Pole

Source: Area OPP
Date: Fri Jan 9 09:27:09 MST 2026

(BROCKTON, ON) – On January 6, 2025, at approximately 6:41 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole on Durham Street East, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended the collision scene and found that a dump truck had struck a hydro pole on the east hill of Durham Street East in Walkerton. No injuries were reported, however power to select areas of town were affected. Hydro crews were on site for the following several hours for the repair.

As a result, a 63-year-old motorist from Walkerton was charged with careless driving, contrary to section 130(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.