NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SPRINGWATER — On Jan. 4, 2022 just after 7 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Communications Centre received several calls from motorists who reported seeing a vehicle travelling northbound in the southbound lanes of Highway 400 south of Horseshoe Valley Road in Springwater Township.
Officers from both the Huronia West and Orillia OPP Detachments responded in an attempt to locate the wrong way vehicle. As this vehicle proceeded northbound, it subsequently struck a southbound vehicle head on. Springwater Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedic Services also attended the collision, which was located just north of Horseshoe Valley Road.
Upon speaking with the driver of the northbound vehicle, police entered into a drinking and driving investigation. The driver was arrested and transported to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries.
Highway 400 southbound was closed for several hours while OPP members trained in collision reconstruction measured and investigated the scene.
The investigation is continuing at this time.
Update:
Any witnesses are asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
The Huronia West OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have information on any crime.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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