Brantford police charge truck driver following multi-vehicle collision

Brantford police say a 28-year-old man and trucking company are facing charges following a multi-vehicle collision Thursday morning.

At approximately 10:40 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of King George and Powerline roads following reports of a vehicle collision.

Authorities arrived at the scene and determined that four passenger vehicles and one transport truck with a loaded trailer were involved in the collision.

They report all vehicles were significantly damaged and two drivers sustained minor injuries. One of those drivers was taken to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, the man driving the transport truck and a transport company have been charged with the following offences:

• Careless Driving, Sec. 130(1), HTA
• Red Light – Fail to Stop, Sec. 144(18), HTA
• Improper Tires – Drawn Vehicle – Commercial Motor Vehicle, Sec. 70(3)(a), HTA
• Fail to Ensure Performance Standards Are Met, Sec. 107(3), HTA
• Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle with a Major Defect in It or in Drawn Vehicle, Sec. 107(11), HTA

The intersection reopened to regular traffic following the investigation.

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