Truck Driver, 27, Charged After Rear-Ending School Bus West of Sudbury

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges after a tractor-trailer rear-ended a school bus with its stop arm extended on Highway 17 in Spanish — a community west of Sudbury — on June 17, 2026.

What Happened?

• The incident took place just after 8am ET on June 17.
• Photos of the scene show significant front-end damage to the tractor-trailer and some damage to the rear of the school bus.
• “There were no reported injuries to the 26 students on board the bus, the bus driver or to the CMV driver,” OPP said in a news release.

Investigation Updates

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 27-year-old man from Winnipeg, has been charged with careless driving and failing to stop for a school bus with its stop arm extended. He’s scheduled to appear in court in Blind River on Aug. 18.

🔔 Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

Car Accident Near You? What to Do

Following an incident like this near Sudbury, you should:

1. Avoid the accident area so that officials can safely investigate.
2. Reduce speed appropriately when passing emergency vehicles.
3. Remain vigilant when travelling past the accident area.

Your Rights After a Car Accident Near Sudbury

If you’re injured in a car accident near Sudbury — whether as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian — you may be entitled to:

• Accident benefits under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS).
• Additional compensation through a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Ontario imposes strict timelines — some insurer deadlines are days after an accident. Speak to a Sudbury personal injury lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP before accepting a settlement.