(ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid several charges against driver following collision in Guelph-Eramosa.

On August 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP alongside local paramedic and fire services, received a call for service regarding a two-motor vehicle collision on Fife Road in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa, due to a vehicle failing to stop for a stop sign.



As a result of the investigation, Jacob DUQUETTE, a 31-year-old from Guelph, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada, Highway Traffic Act and Controlled Drugs & Substances Act with the following offences:

Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drug – Causing Bodily Harm
Failure to Stop after Accident – Causing Bodily Harm
Dangerous Operation – Causing Bodily Harm
Refusal to Comply with Demand – Causing Bodily Harm
Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
Possession Property obtained by Crime over $5,000
Possession Property obtained by Crime under $5,000
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Operation while Prohibited – Legal Restriction from any other Act of Parliament or Provincial Law (seven counts)
Driving while Under Suspension
It was found that the motor vehicle DUQUETTE was driving, was listed as stolen out of a neighbouring jurisdiction and has since been recovered.

As a result of the collision, two drivers sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with major non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 orwww.opp.ca/reportacrime.

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