General News
Tow truck struck by vehicle, 80-year-old Brampton man charged with careless driving
February 5, 2026 · 0 Comments
Caledon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers charged a male driver after he collided with a tow operator’s vehicle on Jan. 24, around 4:30 p.m.
Officers were on scene of a call for service involving a broken-down vehicle on Mayfield Road, near Robertson Davis Drive, Caledon.Police blocked the live lane of traffic while a local tow operator was working on removing the vehicle from the road. Despite the use of flashing emergency lights and high-visibility reflective gear, a passing vehicle failed to move over and struck the arm of the tow operator, who suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.
As a result of the investigation, an 80-year-old from Brampton was charged with:
- Careless driving
- Fail to slow down and proceed with caution for tow truck
Motorists are reminded to proceed with caution when driving past police cars, firetrucks, ambulances, and tow trucks – failure to do so can result in charges.
Readers Comments (0)
Headline News
Theatre Orangeville’s newest production, Common Ground, is a fun blast from the past
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville’s production of Common Ground offers audiences a warm, character-driven story that balances heartbreak with classic 80s ...
Local advocate takes Orangeville council to task over accessibility issues
By JAMES MATTHEWS The top of a new year is a good time to take stock and to re-evaluate the previous year’s tasks and how ...
New noise rules hinder Mono community groups: Orangeville Agriculture Society
By JAMES MATTHEWS There’s concern that the new stricter noise bylaw in Mono will negatively impact many community groups. Council, during its Feb. 10 meeting, ...
Local Special Olympics athlete promotes Tim Hortons Special Olympics donuts
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local Special Olympics athlete Ryan MacBean helped promote inclusion, community support, and athletic opportunity during a Special Olympics ...
Local senior told to vacate county housing following wife’s passing
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A Shelburne resident currently living in county housing is working to find a new home thanks to an ...
Museum of Dufferin to host Mini Olympics event for Family Day
By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Museum of Dufferin is bringing some Olympic spirit to Family Day with a Mini Olympics event that ...
Dufferin County joins AMO in advocating for more provincial homelessness funding
By Sam Odrowski The County of Dufferin is sounding the alarm on data recently released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) regarding homelessness ...
Mono Winterfest brings the community together to brave the cold
By Joshua Drakes Despite cold conditions, hundreds came out to attend Winterfest at the Mono Community Centre on Feb. 1, enjoying outdoor and indoor activities. ...
Mono fears diminished role after province amalgamates conservation authority
By JAMES MATTHEWS Municipal taxpayers cover the lion’s share of conservation authority costs. The provincial government introduced legislation in October to create the Ontario Provincial ...
Mono council skuttles ballot referendum question
By JAMES MATTHEWS At least one Mono resident has urged town council not to be so quick to dismiss a request for a referendum on ...