Personal Injury Collisions
Media Release - Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Collisions
On August 30th at 10:52am a two vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of North Rankin St and Turner St in Southampton.
A Pick-up truck was attempting to cross the intersection when it struck an east bound vehicle on North Rankin St. The force of the collision caused both drivers to sustain injuries.
The male driver of the pick-up sustained undisclosed internal injuries and was air-lifted by ORNGE to London hospital for an assessment.
The injuries are not life threatening. The other driver was treated and released from Saugeen Memorial Hospital.
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On September 2nd a passerby came across a single vehicle collision on Bruce County Road 17 near Harry Thede Side Road. A vehicle had ran off the road and slid down an embankment landing on its roof. The vehicle had been there for an undetermined length of time.
The driver was located ejected from the vehicle. He was conscious, but had sustained severe injuries to his lower extremities.
Due to the severity of the injuries, the driver was air-lifted by ORNGE to a London hospital.
Both incidents are still under investigation. If you have any information concerning these events please call (519) 832-9200.
Media Relations Officer
Sergeant Andy Evans