(NORTH PERTH, ON) - Shortly before 3:00 p.m., on March 21, 2019, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services and North Perth Fire Department responded to the scene of a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Perth Line 72 and Road 147, Donegal.
A driver was travelling south on Perth Road 147 and collided with a vehicle travelling east on Line 72. The driver of the southbound vehicle was transported to hospital for assessment. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage.
Harvey KUEPFER, 80-years-old, of the Township of Perth East was charged with Disobey stop sign - fail to stop and was issued a Provincial Offence Notice.
Motorists are reminded to slow down when approaching intersections. Taking extra time can prevent a potentially serious and costly collision.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.