How you drive is everyone’s business
Canada Road Safety Week May 18-24
Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting 76 road collision fatalities since January 1, 2021.
Consistent year to year, a significant number of the road deaths so far in 2021 are attributed to driving behaviours that are the focus of this week’s campaign: aggressive, inattentive/distracted and alcohol/drug-impaired drivers, and unbuckled vehicle occupants.
“The number of innocent people killed every year on our roads because of dangerous, careless driving is staggering. As a driver, every person travelling with, or around you stands to pay the price for the risks you take behind the wheel. So do their families. How you drive is not just your business, it’s everyone’s business. Please drive safely and ensure everyone buckles up,” said OPP Chief Superintendent Rohan THOMPSON, Commander, Highway Safety Division.
During the week-long campaign, the OPP will maintain a strong presence on highways and roads as they join policing partners across Canada to enforce and educate road users about traffic laws.
Quick facts – Fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads over the past 10 years (2011-2020):
- Inattentive-related fatalities: 719
- Speed-related: 679
- Alcohol/drug-related: 615
- Seat belt-related: 565
Canada Road Safety Week is led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and supports Canada’s Road Safety Strategy 2025.
Collins,A/Sgt.A.,OPP East Region(2021,May17) “How you drive is everyone’s business” – OPP Kicks Off Canada Road Safety Week (May 18-24, 2021) [media release]
Killaloe Detachment
SUV collision on Chapeski Mill Drive: On Sunday, May 16, 2021, at approximately 10:05 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Chapeski Mill Drive, near Paugh Lake Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley.
The driver of the (SUV) indicated they swerved to miss an animal on the roadway, lost control of the vehicle and struck the rock cut. The 72 year old driver from Barry’s Bay, and lone occupant, was taken to hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle was towed. No charges laid.
In the event you are reporting an occurrence that does not require immediate police assistance please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to speak to someone at the Killaloe Detachment contact 613-757-2600.
Yarmel,C.,OPP Killaloe Detachment(2021,May17) KILLALOE OPP INVESTIGATE COLLISION ON CHAPESKI MILL DRIVE [media release]
Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment
Update: Deceased identified in serious collision on Doran Road: The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigator is investigating a fatal, single motor vehicle collision.
On May 15, 2021, shortly before 4:00 p.m., UOV OPP officers, along with Renfrew County Paramedics responded to a report of a vehicle laying on its side on Doran Rd just off Highway 17. The male driver was the lone occupant of the vehicle. He was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The deceased has been identified as 47 year old Donald James SWITZER of Pembroke.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 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,May17) UOV OPP serious collision – update1 – deceased identified [media release]