A collision between a passenger vehicle and an e-bike on Highway 6-10 in Georgian Bluffs on Sunday evening, November 23, resulted in two people from Meaford being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The roadway was closed for several hours and reopened shortly after 1 a.m.
On Sunday, November 23, at approximately 6:03 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Paramedics, and local fire services responded to the collision. It occurred on Highway 6-10 between Superior Street and Storybook Road in the Municipality of Georgian Bluffs.
Highway 6-10 was closed for an extended period to allow emergency crews to manage the scene and conduct an investigation. The roadway was reopened at 1:17 a.m. on November 24.
A 42-year-old individual from Meaford, operating the e-bike, sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A 39-year-old passenger on the e-bike, also from Meaford, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Both the vehicle and the e-bike were travelling southbound on Highway 6-10 when the e-bike was struck.
The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 50-year-old from Chatsworth, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to turn out to left to avoid collision
The Grey Bruce OPP is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure tip online at www.cstip.ca. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Reference occurrence E251583843.
Grey Bruce OPP reminds all road users to exercise caution and remain alert when sharing the roadway with bicycles and e-bikes.
