Truck driver charged in Hwy. 17 crash that killed a cyclist

A 63-year-old Plummer Additional Township man faces charges after a fatal collision between a commercial vehicle and a cyclist on Highway 17 in Blind River.

A 63-year-old commercial motor vehicle driver from Plummer Additional Township has been charged after a cyclist died Monday in a collision on Highway 17 in Blind River.

Police responded around 5:15 p.m. to the crash, which took place on Causley Street.

Ontario Provincial Police say an eastbound transport collided with the cyclist.

“The cyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene and the CMV operator failed to stop, continuing eastbound on Highway 17,” the OPP said in a news release Tuesday.

“Police located the CMV a short time later in Algoma Mills and the driver was subsequently arrested and the vehicle (was) towed.”

Dangerous driving causing death

The driver was charged with failing to stop at a fatal accident and dangerous driving causing death.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River at some point on Tuesday.

The highway was closed for several hours as emergency responders and OPP investigators dealt with the scene.

“Anyone travelling in the area during that time who may have witnessed (or has dashcam footage) the incident is urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122,” police said.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online, using reference No. E251588319.

You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.