South Bruce OPP report hydro pole struck; and stranded snowmobiler

HYDRO POLE STRUCK IN WALKERTON

(BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 6, at 6:41 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a motor vehicle collision involving a hydro pole on Durham Street East in Walkerton.

Police attended the collision scene and found that a dump truck had struck a hydro pole on the east hill of Durham Street East. No injuries were reported, but power to select areas of town were affected.

Hydro crews were on site for the following several hours for the repair.

As a result, a 63-year-old motorist of Walkerton was charged with careless driving, contrary to section 130(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

POLICE CALLED FOR STRANDED SNOWMOBILER

(BROCKTON, ON) - Jan. 6, at approximately 12:45 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a stranded snowmobiler near Pearl Lake in the Municipality of Brockton.

Police responded to the area with fire and paramedic services. It was determined that the operator had left the groomed trail, got the snowmobile stuck in deep snow, and was having difficulty walking through the deep snow. The operator was unsure of the exact location and the cell phone battery being carried, was very low. The snowmobiler was eventually located by the fire department in good health.

As a result, a 35-year-old of LaSalle was charged with:
 

• Fail to produce licence - MSVA 16(1)
• Drive motorized snow vehicle, trail permit not issued - MSVA 2.1(1)

Before you head out on your snowmobile, be prepared. Dress for the conditions, charge your cell phone, be aware of your location and the potential hazards, and pack a survival kit in the event you become stranded. You must have a trail permit to operate on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails. For more information, rules and regulations, visit  www.ontario.ca/page/snowmobile-safety.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.