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FROM/DE: Nottawasaga Detachment DATE: September 03, 2010 CAR TRAPPED UNDER TRANSPORT TRUCK AFTER COLLISION (NOTTAWASAGA, ON) - Nottawasaga OPP responded to a three motor vehicle collision on Hwy 89 at Concession 7, of Adjala-Tosorontio on September 3, 2010 at 11:40am. A 4 door Malibu was travelling westbound on Hwy 89 when a Red Pickup truck drove through the northbound stop sign at Concession 7 colliding with the Malibu. The Malibu was pushed underneath a transport truck stopped at the southbound stop sign on Concession 7. The Malibu suffered extensive damage to the front end of the vehicle. The driver was able to get out of the Malibu on their own. There were no injuries to any of the drivers involved. The driver, 57 year old Robert FORBES of Tottenham, was charged with Fail to Yield to Oncoming Traffic and Fail to Stop for Stop Sign. - 30 - Contact: PC Sherry Thompson Media Officer Nottawasaga OPP 705-434-1939 sherry.thompson@Ontario.ca FROM/DE: Nottawasaga Detachment DATE: September 1^st, 2010 BE SAFE LABOUR DAY WEEKEND (Nottawasaga OPP, ON) As the hot days of summer draw to a close and people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and boaters traveling on OPP patrolled roadways, waterways and trails during the Labour Day weekend that they should not be taking any time off from thinking about safety. To this effect, OPP officers will be out in full force patrolling Ontario’s highways, waterways and trails targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators to ensure everyone’s safety. “We are asking everyone to join our efforts by acting responsibly while out enjoying the roads and waterways this upcoming holiday long-weekend” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. “The OPP will continue to demonstrate our commitment to safe communities by being out in full force and targeting those who put others safety at risk”. Numerous lives have been lost on our roadways and waterways this summer. So far this year, 205 people have died in traffic related fatalities in Ontario on OPP patrolled roadways as compared to 199 in 2009. Marine fatalities are down in 2010 to 17 to date as compared to 27 in 2009. Despite this trend, the OPP continues to respond almost daily to calls from people in distress on our waterways. “The increase in the number of fatalities from last year causes the OPP great concern” said Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for OPP Traffic Safety Programs. “This is not acceptable and our stepped up patrols across the province will be addressing this issue by targeting the aggressive driving and boating behaviours that put the lives and safety of innocent people at risk.” The OPP is calling on all motorists and boaters to keep safety as a priority this long weekend. Slow down and be respectful of others. Leave some extra time to get to your destination and keep extra space between you and other vehicles or vessels. Let’s work together to make this final weekend of summer a safe one. “Nottawasaga OPP officers will continue to be diligent in their efforts locally with enforcement and awareness to keep the members of our community and its visitor’s safe during their travels, especially in light of increased traffic volumes this final long weekend of summer, said Detachment Commander Inspector Dirk Cockburn. Safety begins with patience, planning and the making the right choices with utilization of safety equipment and simply obeying the law. “ Police are asking anyone with information relating to this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and does not subscribe to call display. You will not testify in court and you maybe eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Contact: Contact: Cst. Melody Tourigny, Media Relations, Nottawasaga OPP 705-434-1939 Melody.tourigny@Ontario.ca FROM/DE: Nottawasaga Detachment DATE: August 31, 2010 SCHOOL BUSES ARE BACK ON THE ROADS (NOTTAWASAGA, ON) – Nottawasaga OPP want to remind everyone that on Tuesday September 7, 2010, the school year will begin. Excited children will be running and skipping on sidewalks and our streets. Motorists need to be aware of this changing environment. Kids will dart across the road. As a responsible motorist, be sure to drive with your head up watching for those active members of our community. Ensure that all hand held communication devices are put away until a suitable time. Drive with your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road. While the summer traffic has been lighter during the morning commute the back to school drop off time will slow traffic down. Leave yourself ample time to get to your destination. As a reminder the speed limit in a school zone is 40km/hour for the safety of the children. Nottawasaga OPP officers will be out enforcing the posted speed limits. Also, crossing guards are posted to protect the children as they cross the street. Be aware of them and their right to be on the roadway. While there are some children who can walk to school others need to be picked up by the school buses. These buses will be full of children going to and from school at all times of the day. Respect the school bus laws and stop when required. Passing a school bus with the stop arm out and red lights flashing is an offence under the highway traffic act which could cost you $500.00 and 6 demerit points. Drive safe and respect the rules of the road. Nottawasaga OPP officers will be on the roadways protecting our children. - 30 - Contact: PC Sherry Thompson Media Officer Nottawasaga OPP 705-434-1939 sherry.thompson@Ontario.ca
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