Cyclist struck and injured
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fail to remain motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of MacKay Street and Pembroke Street East in the City of Pembroke. The collision took place at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Monday May 24, 2021. A brown coloured car, possibly a Chevrolet Cavalier, was turning southbound onto MacKay Street from Pembroke Street East when it struck a cyclist crossing the street in the crosswalk. The driver, who is described as an older male, failed to stop and did not render assistance to the 13 year old cyclist who sustained serious injuries. Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify the vehicle and driver.
The OPP is seeking witnesses and is asking anyone in the area with residential or commercial surveillance or in-car video from this May 24 incident to contact police.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca
Peever,S.,OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment(2021,June4) OPP INVESTIGATE FAIL TO REMAIN COLLISION [media release]
Ontario road deaths spike due to bad driving
The month of May saw 34 people tragically killed on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled roads, pushing the number of collision fatalities higher than at this time last year.
By the end of May 2021, 88 fatal collisions led to the death of 94 people. At this time last year, 78 fatal road crashes had claimed the lives of 87 people.
A significant number of those killed in the crashes died through no fault of their own. They were either passengers or drivers who were driving properly when the collision occurred. Speeding (27) and driver inattention (16) are the lead factors contributing to this year’s fatalities and both causal factors have increased compared to the same period last year.
“It is unacceptable that drivers continue to contribute to the deaths of innocent people because of their actions or condition behind the wheel. To have this occur — at a time when people are finally seeing signs that our lives may soon get back to normal –makes this particularly tragic and devastating for the grieving families. Everyone has the right to be safe on our roads. Please do your part to keep everyone safe when you are driving.”
-OPP Chief Superintendent Rohan THOMPSON, Commander, Highway Safety Division
The OPP remains committed to saving lives on roads, waterways and trails.
Five months into 2021, 36 per cent of fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads have occurred in the month of May.
Cranton,E.,OPP East Region(2021,June4) ROAD DEATHS SPIKE DUE TO BAD DRIVING [media release]
