Orangeville driver charged after Monday crash on Highway 11
Almaguin Highlands OPP have charged the driver of a commercial motor vehicle after a collision resulted in the lengthy closure of Highway 11 on Monday.
Police say emergency crews responded to the two-vehicle crash at 10:15 am on Monday in South River, just south of Beachy Road.
Investigators determined one transport jack‑knifed, blocking the southbound lanes, with a second commercial vehicle colliding with the disabled vehicle.
The southbound lanes of Highway 11 were closed for about seven hours while police conducted their investigation and crews worked to clear the highway.
A 33-year-old Orangeville resident has been charged with careless driving.
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