NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) A tractor-trailer driver has been charged with impaired driving following a collision with a hydro pole.
On March 17, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision on Concession 2 in Puslinch Township, involving a tractor-trailer and a hydro pole.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was assessed by local paramedic services.
As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old from Whitchurch-Stouffville, is charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 28, 2026.
A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.
Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
