A dump truck is closely inspected during Halton Regional Police’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Blitz in this file photo: (HRPS)<\/p>\n
Police have charged a Brampton driver with running a red light and careless driving following a dump truck crash.<\/p>\n
The OPP says the three-vehicle crash happened around 4:15 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Wellington Road 124 in Erin, some 40 kilometres northwest of Brampton.<\/p>\n
Investigators say a dump truck was involved in the collision, along with a sports utility vehicle and a four-door sedan.<\/p>\n
One driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, and police said on Tuesday that a 36-year-old driver from Brampton has been charged with multiple offences.<\/p>\n
Police allege the driver failed to stop at a red light at the intersection, as indicated by the charges.<\/p>\n
The OPP says the 36-year-old from Brampton has been charged with careless driving, red light \u2013 fail to stop, and fail to accurately complete daily inspection report.<\/p>\n
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court in Guelph on a later date. The name of the accused has not been released.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.<\/p>\n