NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision in Wellington County.
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, shortly after 12:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle in Guelph/Eramosa Township. The vehicle failed to stop, and police disengaged.
The vehicle was later located after a single-vehicle collision. All five occupants were transported to hospital for assessment, and three were confirmed to have sustained injuries.
The OPP notified the SIU, which invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any media inquiries related to the SIU investigation should be directed to SIU Communications at siu.media@ontario.ca.
