Transport driver charged in two-vehicle crash in Greenock Township

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) - Jan. 12, at 12:07 p.m., the South Bruce OPP was called to a two-vehicle crash, involving a transport truck, at the intersection of Highway 9 and Bruce County Road 4 in Greenock Township.

The police investigation showed that the collision occurred when the tractor trailer, which was westbound on Highway 9, proceeded to make a left turn onto Bruce County Road 4 across the path of an eastbound passenger vehicle.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 57-year-old Oshawa man, sustained minor injuries.

The driver of the transport truck, 36-year-old Lavjot VIRK of Brampton, was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Fail to Afford Reasonable Opportunity to Avoid Collision under the Highway Traffic Act.

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.