Police seeking witnesses
On Nov. 4, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Highway Safety Division (HSD) responded to a collision at Highway 11 and Trout Lake Road, North Bay.
Investigation revealed that the collision involved three vehicles. The vehicles were southbound when the traffic stopped quickly. The first vehicle was able to stop safely, and the second vehicle behind it was in the process of stopping when a third vehicle came up from behind and hit it. This caused the second vehicle to hit the first vehicle. The third vehicle that caused the collision left the scene.
The only descriptor of the third vehicle was that it was a grey minivan. The North Bay OPP is interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed the collision and might have information relevant to the investigation which remains open.
Any person with information regarding the incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
22 drivers ticketed for speeding on Airport Road
The North Bay Police Service’s traffic enforcement officer, working together with three platoon officers, conducted a targeted traffic enforcement over a three-hour period yesterday (Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016) on Airport Road, which has a 60 km/hour speed limit.
Results:
22 drivers were issued tickets for speeding.
seven drivers were given 72-hour notices for documentation or equipment infractions. (These drivers have 72 hours to demonstrate to police that they have corrected the infractions, or otherwise face having to pay the fine on their ticket.)
The highest speeds registered at 100 km/hour, 103 km/hour and 104 km/hour.
“Enforcing speed limits is part of a police officer’s responsibilities,” said Cst. Ken Ayres, Traffic Enforcement Officer, North Bay Police Service. “A driver is responsible for respecting the rules of the road. Our shared responsibility is to ensure that our roads are safe for all who use them, whether they are drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, or other.”
The North Bay Police Service will continue to conduct targeted traffic enforcement. Drivers who are disrespecting speed limits are reminded that driving is a privilege, not a right. They are advised to slow down.
