NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – Three vehicle collision results in G2 driver facing two charges.
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local emergency response, were dispatched to the intersection of Sideroad 5 and Trafalgar Road, within the Town of Erin, involving a roll-over.
While on scene, it was discovered that there were three motor vehicles involved, with a blue sedan found to be on its side, off on a nearby property, and a white sedan located in a nearby ditch. The third vehicle, a white Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was found to be stationary on the roadway.
The driver of the rolled-over blue sedan went to hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported from the other drivers involved.
As a result of the investigation, a 21-year-old G2 driver from Markham is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless Driving
- Driver – Fail to properly wear seatbelt
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph at a later date.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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.
