Charges laid after transport jackknifes on the 401

(OPP)

A Highgate man was charged following a crash on the 401 on Thursday

OPP officials say on March 1, around 7:30 p.m. the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Victoria Road.

OPP officials allege that investigation revealed an eastbound Commercial Motor Vehicle had lost control; jackknifed and came to rest blocking both eastbound lanes.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, the male driver, a 51-year-old from Highgate, was charged with careless driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.


– Photo credit: OPP

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