OPP Respond to Fog Related Calls in Perth County

Web posted on January 14, 2013

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) Shortly after 7:15 p.m. on Friday January 11, 2013, Perth County OPP officers received a call from a motorist who reported a vehicle passing in a dangerous manner in heavy fog on Hwy 23 north of Listowel.

The motorist provided police with a description of the vehicle and a licence plate number. Officers continued to patrol and observed for the vehicle which was described as a Volkswagen Jetta.

A short while later an officer patrolling for the Jetta observed a fast moving car enter on radar on Perth Road 119 east of Brunner. The Jetta with 3 males inside was locked in on radar at 107 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. The 28 year old male driver from New Hamburg was charged with speeding and was warned for careless driving in heavy fog.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Friday January 11, 2013, at 11:47 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a two vehicle crash on Hwy. 7/8 near the Forest Road intersection, east of Little Lakes.

Investigation revealed that an east bound Honda Sedan operated by a fifty year old male driver from Stratford, crossed the double yellow centre lines entering the west bound lane. The Honda struck the side of a west bound Dodge pickup truck which was operated by a 48 year old female from the Township of Perth East.

The collision resulted extensive damage to both vehicles and debris being scattered over a large section of roadway. The driver of the Honda was transported to Stratford General Hospital with minor injuries.

Fog was extremely thick and heavy at the time of the collision.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Saturday January 12th, shortly before midnight, the Perth County OPP received calls from motorists reporting a male person walking west bound along Hwy 8 between Stratford and Sebringville.

The male was wearing dark clothing and was difficult to see due to darkness and thick fog. Officers patrolled the area for the pedestrian but were unable to locate him.

The Perth County OPP is urging pedestrians walk against traffic close to the edge of the road, to wear bright and reflective clothing/vests, and to avoid walking along roads when the environmental conditions make it hazardous (like this weekend's thick fog).