Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from the Prince Edward County Detachment responded to a single-vehicle crash near Picton on County Road-4, north of Tripp Road, shortly after 10:00 p.m. on October 29, 2024. The vehicle reportedly left the road and struck a tree.
One adult was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while three young children in the car were unharmed. Following the incident, the driver, a 34-year-old woman from Picton, has been charged with careless driving.
The OPP reminds drivers to stay cautious and avoid distractions, especially when driving with young passengers.
Written by Emily Chatwood