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OPP POLICE BRIEFS
HURON COUNTY -
Although July is not the
peak season for motor
vehicle collisions involving
deer, drivers still need to be
aware that deer are con-
stantly moving across our
roadways. As of July 17, for
the month of July, there
have been 17 reported
motor vehicle collisions
involving deer in Huron
County. That's a one a day
average.
Two of the 17 collisions
involved minor injuries to
occupants in the vehicle.
At approximately 6:20
p.m. on Monday, July 14,
2014 a driver swerved to
avoid a deer on Gorrie Line.
He lost control of his truck
and it ended up coming to
rest on its roof in the ditch.
Luckily, the driver escaped
injury.
What can drivers do to
reduce their risk of collid-
ing with a deer?
SLOW down. Drive with
extra care and caution in
areas that are known to
have high deer popula-
tions. Obey the yellow
wildlife warning signs that
indicate increased risk.
WATCH carefully. Scan-
ning the roadway up ahead
from shoulder to shoulder.
When you see wildlife such
as a deer near the roadway,
slow down and pass with
care as they may suddenly
bolt onto the road. Where
there is one deer there is
quite likely a second
nearby.
Use your high beams at
night. Your headlights will
illuminate the glowing eyes
of animals. The vast major-
ity of motor vehicle/deer
collisions happen between
dusk and dawn.
"Don't Veer for Deer":
Stay in control. Never
swerve suddenly; this could
lead to a loss of control and
potentially a deadly
collision.
Brake firmly if an animal
is standing on or crossing
the road. Never assume the
animal will move out of
your way.
What should I do if I have
struck a deer?
Stay calm and pull your
vehicle off to the side of the
road as far as possible. Put
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visible and be aware of
other vehicles when out-
side of your vehicle.
Call 9-1-1 if you or your
passengers are injured.
Also, if the dollar value of
the damages exceeds
$1,000 you are required to
report the collision to
police as soon as possible.
Use the non -emergent line
1-888-310-1122.
If you would like to keep
the dead deer, you are
required to promptly sub-
mit a Notice of Possession.
This can be completed
online at www.ontario.ca or
by visiting a Service
Ontario full service
location.
BLUEWATER - Huron
County Ontario Provincial
Police (OPP) along with
investigators from the West
Region OPP Technical Traf-
fic Collision Investigation
(TTCI) team continue to
investigate a fatal collision
that took place on July 14,
2014.
At approximately 3:00
p.m. the driver of a Ford
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Escape was travelling west-
bound on Dashwood Road
when she crossed the
center line and collided
with an eastbound dump
truck and camper trailer.
The driver of the Ford
Escape, Catherine BUR-
DETT, age 65, from South
Huron died in hospital on
July 17, 2014.
A post mortem examina-
tion is scheduled to be
completed on July 18, 2014.
Investigators would like
to speak with anyone that
may have information
regarding this collision or
the events leading up to it.
Huron OPP can be con-
tacted at 1-888-310-1122.
Alternatively, if you wish to
remain anonymous you
may call Crime Stoppers at
1 -800 -222 -TIPS (8477).
CENTRAL HURON - A 29
year old from Ashfield-Col-
borne-Wawanosh is facing
charges of Drive Under
Suspension and Possession
of a Controlled Substance
following a traffic stop on
June 25, 2014. Shortly
before 10:00 a.m. a Huron
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County Ontario Provincial
Police officer stopped a
Ford F-150 that was travel-
ling eastbound on Huron
Road near Holmesville.
Upon stopping the male
driver he was unable to
produce a driver's licence.
A subsequent check on the
status of his licence
revealed he was currently
suspended from driving.
He was placed under arrest
and a search incident to
arrest revealed the driver to
be in possession of
marihuana.
As a result, a 29 year old
male from Ashfield-Col-
borne-Wawanosh has been
charged with Driving While
Under Suspension and Pos-
session of a Schedule II
Substance - (Cannabis
Marihuana). His motor
vehicle was towed from the
scene and he was provided
with an appearance notice
to attend the Ontario Court
of Justice - Goderich on
July 21, 2014.
CENTRAL HURON - A 17
year old female is facing a
drug possession charge
following a traffic stop on July
9, 2014. A few minutes after
midnight on July 9, 2014 a
Huron County Ontario Pro-
vincial Police officer observed
a Buick sedan cross the center
line on Bluewater Veterans
Highway several times. The
officer stopped the driver on
Bluewater Veterans Highway
at Union Road and upon
speaking with the female
driver he observed a quantity
of marihuana inside the
vehicle.
The female driver was
placed under arrest for Pos-
session of a Controlled
Drug & Substance and a
search of the vehicle inci-
dent to arrest led to the sei-
zure of a quantity of
marihuana.
As a result, a 17 year old
female from Ashfield-Col-
borne-Wawanosh has been
charged with Possession of a
Schedule II Substance -
Marihuana contrary to the
Controlled Drugs & Sub-
stances Act. She has a court
appearance scheduled for
Youth Court at the Ontario
Court of Justice - Goderich
on August 11, 2014.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT?
The Huron County Clerks and Treasurers Association and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing will be hosting a Candidate Information Session as follows:
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 7:OOpm
My United Community Hall
239 Bill Fleming Dr., Clinton ON
Topics will include:
• Role of council and head of council
- Role of municipal staff
• Role of school board trustees
•Focus on 2014 Municipal Election Process including:
•Nominations, key dates and process
• Eligibility to run for various offices
- Candidate duties
•General campaign rules
•Compliance audits and penalties
•Voter's list and proxy voting
-Scrutineers
-Recounts
•Resources
Who should attend:
•Potential Candidates
*Spouse or Partner
•Anyone interested in learning more
about local government
For further information or to register for the event,
please contact your local municipal office.
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