On June 11, 2022, at approximately 10:22 p.m., members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Alnwick Haldimand Fire, and Northumberland Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a fatal collision involving a car and an ATV on County Rd 18 and Roseneath Landing in Alnwick Haldimand.
Two occupants on the ATV were pronounced deceased at the scene. A person was observed leaving the scene on foot and was apprehended shortly after.
As a result of the investigation, James HARTWICK (age 67) of Alderville First Nation was arrested and charged with the following offence s:
- Operation causing death
- Operation causing death
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Fail to stop at accident resulting in death
- Fail to stop at accident resulting in death
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on June 12, 2022.
County Rd 18 remains closed between Roseneath Landing and Brook Rd, while OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) members continue to investigate the cause of the collision. If you witnessed the event, or have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Author: Pete Fisher
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