UOV OPP officers respond to 17 vehicle collisions in two days

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 17 motor vehicle collisions on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.

 No serious injuries were reported as a result of the numerous collisions.  

A collision on the afternoon of Dec. 16 on Drive In Road in Laurentian Valley Township involved a police cruiser and tow truck that were struck while at the scene of a primary collision under investigation.  No injuries were reported.   

Drivers are reminded of the Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) located at the UOV Detachment (Pembroke Site) at 77 International Drive in the city of Pembroke. Motorists involved in a property damage collision are now able to report their collision at the CRC. 

Property damage crashes consume a large amount of police resources and time as well as put all involved occupants at risk of being involved in a secondary collision and greater risk of injury. The UOV OPP will continue to offer the same excellent service in responding to collisions that require an officer to attend however, many collisions on our highways and roadways are minor in nature and drivers are able to clear their vehicles quickly and safely off the highway without police assistance. An officer who attends a collision may direct those involved persons to attend the CRC if all the criteria are met.

Motorists are reminded to remove any accumulated snow on their vehicle and to adjust their driving behaviours when winter driving conditions arise.