Driver charged after Rupert Acres crash

OPP NEWS RELEASE

************************* Close call on Highway 17 at Rupert Acres

At 7:50 a.m. yesterday, a 91 grey Nissan pickup truck struck the side of a northbound 88 GMC pickup truck on Highway 17 at Rupert Acres Road in Aweres Township.

Luckily, no one was injured in the crash and both vehicles were able to drive away from the scene.

Charged with fail to yield contrary to section 136(1)(b) of the Highway Traffic Act, is Craig Edward Sagle, age 31, of 31 Rupert Acres Road, Rupert Acres.

Most motor vehicle crashes are caused by drivers not paying attention to their surroundings or driving at a speed too fast for the road and weather conditions.

When driving, your only task should be to pay attention to your actions and those of other drivers around you.

************************* RIDE nets only seat belt charge

Sault Ste. Marie OPP officer conducted RIDE in five different locations in the Sault Ste. Marie detachment patrol area.

Officers checked 98 vehicles and no drinking drivers were discovered.

One person was charged with not wearing their seat belt.

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