OPP Reports Four Fatalities Over Long Weekend

Thursday, 9 September 2021 16:19

By Linda Morgan

Number of fatalities on OPP roads now at 180 so far this year.

The OPP has released its statistics for the Labour Day long weekend.

Officials report four deaths, two of which were in road collisions.

The other two deaths were in separate off-road vehicle incidents.

Over the long weekend, 7,331 traffic charges were laid, with speeding accounting for 4,877 of the offences.

Charges were also laid for seatbelt non-compliance, stunt/racing driving, impaired driving and distracted driving.

As well, 85 marine-related charges were laid, as well as 47 off-road vehicle infractions.

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