KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP is investigating a serious collision that took place around 6:58 am on Thursday July 09, 2026.
Police along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a collision on Highway 35 near Bethany Hills Road in Manvers Township. The collision was between two vehicles, a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle. Highway 35 was closed while environmental crews completed their clean up. One driver was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Through investigation the driver of the motor vehicle was arrested and charged with offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Highway Traffic Act.
A 26-year-old woman 26 woman from Etobicoke was charged with:
- Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
- Attempt to Pass Roadway Not Clear Approaching Traffic
Anyone who may have witnessed or has video/dash camera footage of the collision and has not spoken with police is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
