NIPIGON OPP – Weekend Review
WEEKEND COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY
NIPIGON, ON – Saturday November 27, 2010 at approximately 8:05 p.m. Nipigon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on Hwy 11, Township of Greenstone.
Due to poor weather and road conditions, within minutes of each other, two commercial motor vehicle drivers lost control and left the roadway at the same location. One motor vehicle left the road, struck a hydro pole, and entered the east side ditch. The 25 year old male driver of Hamilton, Ontario was uninjured. The highway was closed for approximately two hours due to unsafe conditions caused by downed hydro lines.
The second motor vehicle left the roadway on the west side and was partially submerged in Reflection Lake. The 33 year old male driver of Belleville, Ontario had exited the vehicle and was assisted by a Nipigon officer at the scene. The 39 year old passenger of Brampton, Ontario was trapped in the vehicle. A Nipigon officer with the assistance of the Beardmore plough truck operator entered the lake and assisted the passenger to exit the vehicle. The vehicle occupants were transported to Nipigon Hospital by ambulance for injuries sustained, including hypothermia.
A phone scam was reported to the Nipigon OPP that a local business name was used to request money for kids for Christmas. A reminder to avoid being a victim of fraud, verify donation requests that are received. Ask the caller for business information and advise them that you will get back to them at a later time. Legitimate businesses and charities will provide information when it is requested.
During the weekend of November 26 to November 28, 2010 Nipigon and Schreiber OPP investigated five motor vehicle collisions and responded to 28 calls for service. Numerous Provincial Offence Notices were issued and five R.I.D.E. checks were conducted.
