NORTHUMBERLAND-Northumberland OPP were kept busy investigating collisions over the weekend.
On July 20, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a collision on County Road 45 in Roseneath, where a passenger vehicle had left the roadway and struck a residence. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Fire Department also attended the scene. The home sustained significant damage.
The driver, a 19-year-old female from Etobicoke, was transported to hospital with non-serious injuries and has been charged with:
- Careless driving
- Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver
On July 21, 2025, shortly after 3:00 p.m., OPP received a report from CN Police regarding a collision between a pick-up truck and a train at a railway crossing on Pentecostal Road in the Township of Hamilton.
Officers arrived to find the vehicle with significant front-end damage. The driver, a 74-year-old male from Westbrook, was uninjured but assessed by EMS as a precaution.
The westbound train came to a stop further down the line and resumed travel once cleared. The north track was temporarily closed and reopened shortly before 4:20 p.m.
The driver of the pick-up truck, has been charged with:
- Disobey railway crossing signal – proceed unsafely
The OPP reminds all motorists and pedestrians of the critical importance of obeying railway crossing signals. Trains can take more than a kilometre to come to a complete stop, and collisions at crossings are often severe or fatal. Always:
- Stop when signals are activated – never try to beat a train.
- Look both ways before crossing, even if signals are not active.
- Never stop on the tracks – ensure there is space to fully cross before proceeding.
- Stay alert – avoid distractions like phones or loud music near crossings.
Your safety is worth the wait.
