Charges announced in collision that sent Arthur woman to hospital, killed guide dog
Markham man charged with careless driving, failing to yield to pedestrian
ARTHUR – A Markdale man has been charged after a woman was hit by a transport truck in Arthur last month.
Judy Chapman, a 77-year-old local blind woman, and her guide dog Jemma, were struck while attempting to cross Highway 6/George Street in downtown Arthur around noon on April 9.
Chapman was airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital with serious injuries and Jemma was declared dead at the scene.
On May 26, Wellington County OPP announced that Dale Curry, 60, of Markdale, was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm and failing to yield to a pedestrian.
Curry is expected to appear in Guelph court at later date.
