Two separate, but related crashes sent five people to hospital yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 4:40 the North Bay OPP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 17 near the intersection of Jocko Point Road.
OPP investigators have determined that a Nissan SUV was traveling westbound on Highway 17 when a Dodge pick-up truck turned left in front of the Nissan. The SUV collided with the pick-up.
The three occupants of the Nissan and the lone occupant of the Dodge were rushed to hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation is continuing and charges are pending
Meanwhile, a West Nipissing volunteer firefighter, driving his personal motorcycle, was heading to the scene, when he was also involved in a collision. He was also taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
This collision is still under investigation.
OPP are asking motorists to exercise caution and reduce their speed when approaching the scene of a collision for their own safety and that of emergency workers.
