Charge laid after transport rollover on the 401

(OPP)

A charge has been laid after a transport rollover on the 401.

Chatham-Kent OPP officials say on January 22 at around 11:50 a.m. officers responded to a tractor trailer rollover on Highway 401 near Harwich Road.

Police allege investigation revealed a westbound commercial motor vehicle had lost control, crossed through the centre median, rolled onto its side and came to rest in the south ditch.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, the male driver, a 48-year-old from Kingsville, has been charged with unsafe move contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

One lane of Highway 401 eastbound will be closed for approximately six hours to accommodate emergency and towing crews.


– Photo credit: OPP

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