Truck driver charged following a multi-vehicle collision

Incident #: BR25049587

On Thursday December 11, 2025, at approximately 10:40am, officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to the intersection of King George Road and Powerline Road following reports of a motor vehicle collision.

Upon arrival, the collision was determined to involve four passenger vehicles and one commercial motor vehicle (a transport truck with a loaded trailer). Significant damage to all vehicles involved was observed. Two drivers sustained minor injuries; one of those drivers was transported to hospital as a precaution.

The collision was investigated by the Brantford Police Service Traffic Unit with support from Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Transportation Enforcement Officers.

As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old male truck driver and a trucking company have been charged with multiple offences contrary to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Charges

• Careless Driving, Sec. 130(1), HTA
• Red Light – Fail to Stop, Sec. 144(18), HTA
• Improper Tires – Drawn Vehicle – Commercial Motor Vehicle, Sec. 70(3)(a), HTA
• Fail to Ensure Performance Standards Are Met, Sec. 107(3), HTA
• Drive Commercial Motor Vehicle with a Major Defect in It or in Drawn Vehicle, Sec. 107(11), HTA

The Brantford Police Service thanks motorists for their patience while officers investigated the collision and worked to reopen the intersection to regular traffic.