ARTHUR – One driver was arrested and another taken to hospital after an early morning two-vehicle crash on the main street of Arthur on Thursday.
Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the crash on Smith Street (Highway 6) on July 3 at about 7am.
“One driver was taken into custody, and another driver was taken to local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries,” police stated in a press release.
Police say the road was closed between Conestoga Street North and Preston Street North, but reopened after several hours.
James Woods, 25, of Conn, was charged with:
- dangerous driving causing bodily harm;
- driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs;
- failing to remain at the scene of a crash;
- driving while prohibited; and
- driving a vehicle not equipped with ignition interlock device.
He is to appear in Guelph court on July 18.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information or dashcam footage, can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
