NEWS RELEASE WELLINGTON COUNTY OPP
(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Police have charged a motorist following a multi-vehicle collision in Morriston.
On June 16, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a five-vehicle collision on Highway 6 in Morriston, involving two transport trucks and three other vehicles. One individual was transported to local hospital with minor injuries.
It is reported that the collision caused a load of dry concrete to spill onto the roadway. Highway 6 was closed for a period of time and has since re-opened. The Ministry of the Environment was notified.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old from Georgetown, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Careless driving
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.
