Trucker, hauling company charged in crash that sent seven to hospital

Seven people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash near Milverton, Ont. on Thursday, July 31, 2014. (Perth Fire Chief Bill Hunter / Twitter)

OPP have laid charges in connection with a crash that occurred late last month near Milverton.

On July 31, a transport truck and minivan collided at the intersection of Perth Road 121 and Line 67.

At least three of the seven people in the van had to be extricated, and two of its occupants were taken to a London hospital via air ambulance.

Tuesday, police announced the laying of charges against the gravel truck’s driver and owner.

Mike Donkers, 23, is charged with careless driving and failure to accurately complete a daily inspection report under the Highway Traffic Act.

Donegan’s Haulage Ltd. faces a Highway Traffic Act charge of failure to ensure daily inspection report is completed.