Wednesday, June 28, 2006

HWY 17

The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police report that Highway 17 east of Spanish is now open to traffic in both direction. The highway was closed on Tuesday night as a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision involving two Tractor trailers. The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police report that Highway 17 east of Spanish is now open to traffic in both direction. The highway was closed on Tuesday night as a result of a fatal motor vehicle collision involving two Tractor trailers.

EAST ALGOMA OPP TRAFFIC FATALITY

(Spanish, Ontario) On Tuesday 27 June, 2006 at approximately 5:00 pm the East Algoma O.P.P. were advised of motor vehicle collision on Front Street in Spanish, Ontario.

For reasons unknown a tractor trailer traveling westbound crossed the center line and struck another tractor trailer traveling eastbound. This collision caused the first vehicle to leave the roadway.

Robert Michael Lowe (23) of Deford, Michigan was pronounced dead at the scene.

Members of the East Algoma OPP along with two Technical Traffic Collision Investigators attended the scene.

A post mortem was conducted in Sault Ste. Marie today.

The East Algoma OPP are continuing their investigation.

FLASHING HEADLIGHTS AT ONCOMING TRAFFIC – THINK AGAIN

(Northeastern Ontario) If you are in the habit of flashing your headlights at oncoming traffic to alert them to the presence of police, there are a few people who would like to say thanks:

1. I’m impaired but I’m almost home. Just a few more clicks, turn by the school and down your street and I’ll be fine. If the police are up ahead I’ll just take a different route. Thanks for the heads up!

2. I’m in a hurry. In fact I’m always in a hurry. I speed on the highway; I speed along your street. Hey thanks, I think I can exercise some restraint for the next kilometre or so;

3. I’ve just robbed your house. If I get caught with this stolen property I’ll be doing some serious time for sure. Cops up ahead? Hey thanks;

4. I’m a known drug dealer. I can make some easy money with a few quick stops at the local schools. With the stuff I’m carrying I could be in real trouble. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll visit another time;

5. I’m a sexual predator. I’m known to police but if I keep a low profile I can operate in your community just fine. I guess I’ll slow down. Can’t afford to get caught around here. Thanks.

Police presence on the highways benefits us all. It’s part of our safe communities strategy and alerting traffic to police presence undermines the effectiveness of our traffic safety patrols. Help us keep your community safe.


Highway 17 Now Open To One Lane

(White River, ON)- White River OPP advise that Highway 17 at 519 is now open to one lane.

More updates when available.