Being prepared to stop isn't an option, it's a driver's duty, say OPP

On the heels of another motor vehicle collision yesterday, the OPP is reminding all drivers of the necessity to drive responsibly.  

Sunday, Aug. 20, at 5:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County OPP responded to Highway 402 after a transport collided with two other stopped transports near Indian Line. The collision resulted in the highway being closed for a number of hours while clean-up crews cleared the massive debris field.

As a result of the investigation, the OPP charged 40-year-old Jason Richard of Hamilton with Careless Driving.   

"The majority of collisions we investigate are completely preventable and often tragic incidents which result in injury or death," says inspector Chris Avery, Lambton OPP detachment commander. "Drivers need to understand that being prepared to stop for traffic ahead is always a possibility, and they need to be prepared at all times."

Though nobody was injured in this collision, OPP are reminding all motorists to be alert, sober and obey all the safety rules - the rules of the road are in place for everyone's safety.  

"Traffic safety is no accident, says sergeant Dave Rektor, West Region OPP

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*