(BRADFORD, ON) – On August 22, 2026, at approximately 7:40 a.m., South Simcoe Police responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on Canal Road in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Officers attended the scene and located both vehicles in the south ditch. The vehicles, a Honda truck and a Lexus SUV, were each occupied by a single driver. One of the vehicles also had two small dogs inside.
The initial investigation determined that the Honda was travelling westbound on Canal Road, while the Lexus was travelling eastbound. As the vehicles approached a bend in the roadway, the Honda crossed the centre line and collided head-on with the Lexus. Both vehicles subsequently entered the ditch and sustained extensive damage.
Fire and paramedic services attended the scene. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital for further assessment. Tragically, both dogs were located deceased at the scene by police.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Angus, Ont., has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance, C.C. Section 320.13(1)
- Operation causing bodily harm, C.C. Section 320.14(2)
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, 2026.
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