Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 69-year-old Allenford man following a single vehicle collision in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula that resulted in three people being transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say, on October 31, 2026, at approximately 2:39 a.m., OPP, along with South Bruce Peninsula firefighters and Bruce County paramedics, were dispatched to Bruce Road 14, north of Pleasantview Road, just west of Allenford, for a single vehicle collision.
Police were notified through an automatic crash notification system. OPP explain, automatic crash notification systems are available in some vehicles and personal smart devices. When a significant collision is detected, the system or service provider may contact the appropriate emergency communications centre responsible for the area where the incident occurred, resulting in police, fire, or paramedic services being dispatched to check on the occupants’ welfare.
OPP say their investigation revealed a vehicle had left the road and hit a tree. There were three people the vehicle. All sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The 69 year old Allenford man is charged with operation while impaired – alcohol (over 80), dangerous operation causing bodily harm and operation causing bodily harm.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on December 10th.
In addition, the driver received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The Grey Bruce OPP remind everyone, impaired driving continues to be a significant threat to public safety. If you suspect a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your call could save a life.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.