Driver charged for going around road closed sign at fatal collision

A driver from Drayton has been charged for disobeying a road closed sign at a fatal collision.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police were at the intersection of Concession Road 8 and Wellington Road 10 outside of Moorefield on Tuesday around 10:45 a.m. At the time, Wellington Road 10 was closed as police investigated a crash that had happened earlier that morning.

Police said, despite a clearly posted sign, a driver chose to go around the barricade and towards the collision.

The 45-year-old from Drayton was charged with driving on a closed highway.

The charge carries a $110 fine and three demerit points. Also, if a driver is involved in a collision while they are on a closed road, their insurance may deny coverage.

“Ignoring these closures is both illegal and dangerous, not only for the driver, but for the first responders working beyond the barricades,” a news release from police said. “Driving past road closure signs can also compromise the integrity of collision investigations and crime scenes. Please respect all road closures and do your part to keep our roads safe.”