5 people hurt following head-on Hwy. 15 crash north of Elgin

Incident details

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges following a serious head-on collision on Highway 15 near the village of Elgin.

• The incident took place on the highway, south of County Road 42, before noon ET on May 2.
• OPP said both drivers were rushed to hospital in critical condition following the crash. Three passengers, which includes an infant, are in stable condition.
• A photo of the scene shows a damaged green sedan on the side of the road and a damaged silver sedan in the ditch below the vehicle.
• Highway 15 was closed for several hours in both directions between County Road 42 and County Road 9.

Investigation updates

While driving-related charges are pending for one of the motorists, one of the passengers — a 39-year-old from Ottawa — has been charged with obstructing a police officer, possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and assault.

“The [individual] refused to provide their identity following a legal demand. During a vehicle search, members of Leeds OPP located a knife, approximately eight grams of suspected cocaine, and other items often related to drugs,” the OPP said in a news release.

The 39-year-old is scheduled to make a court appearance on June 13.

Anyone with information on the head-on collision, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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Legal resources

Incidents like this highlight the importance of understanding your rights in the event you’re injured during a motor vehicle collision in Ontario — either as a driver, passenger, or pedestrian.

For those seeking more information and legal guidance, the dedicated Elgin personal injury lawyers at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP are here to support you.

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