Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual as a result of a fatal collision investigation.
On December 8, 2023, shortly before 1:20 p.m., members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario provincial Police (OPP), Northumberland Paramedics and Trent Hills Fire Department, responded to a report of collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pick-up truck on Dominion Road in Warkworth.
A 76-year-old from Hastings was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 70-year-old from Hastings was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced as deceased. A family pet which was also in the passenger vehicle, succumbed to its injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old female, from Carrying Place, has been charged with:
– Careless driving causing death – two counts.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
The Northumberland OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-8477.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
