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Two Drivers Critically Injured in Highway 15 Crash as OPP Investigation Uncovers Drugs and Weapon

A head-on collision near Elgin left two drivers hospitalized, while a passenger faces charges for obstruction, drug trafficking, and assault after police seized cocaine and a knife.

Two drivers suffered 'life-threatening' injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 15 near Leeds Friday afternoon,
An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle.

Overview

  • The crash occurred shortly after noon on May 2 on Highway 15 near Elgin, involving two vehicles with five occupants, including an infant who was unharmed.
  • Both drivers sustained life-threatening injuries and remain in critical but stable condition at a regional trauma center.
  • A 39-year-old Ottawa man, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was arrested after refusing to identify himself, leading to the discovery of a knife, suspected cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
  • The passenger has been charged with obstruction, possession of a Schedule I substance for trafficking, and assault and was released on bail pending a June 13 court appearance.
  • The OPP Crime Unit, Reconstructionists, and Technical Collision Investigators are continuing their probe, with additional driving-related charges expected for one of the drivers.