Northumberland OPP – Port Hope Driver Charged After Colliding with a Snow Plow
On February 23, 2025, at around 6:15 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a collision involving a snow plow truck and a passenger vehicle on Highway 401 westbound in the Municipality of Port Hope.
Emergency Medical Services were also dispatched to the incident where the passenger vehicle sustained heavy damage.
A 23-year-old male driver from Port Hope was transported to a local hospital with nonserious injuries where he was later charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
– Unsafe move – lane or shoulder.
This highlights the dangers of following too closely in winter conditions. Snowplows and emergency service vehicles are on the highway to keep the public safe, whether by clearing snow and ice or responding to collisions and emergencies. Incidents like this not only put workers at risk but also take essential vehicles out of service, delaying road maintenance and emergency response.
Drivers are reminded to slow down, give snowplows plenty of space, and exercise patience to ensure everyone gets home safely.
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