Barrie Man Charged After Crash Sends Seven To Hospital
Teen Rushed To Toronto With Life-Threatening Injuries
A Barrie man is facing a list of charges, after seven people were sent to hospital following a crash.
Emergency crews including the OPP, Simcoe County and Rama Paramedics, and Ramara Fire were called to a crash on Highway 12 at Balsam Road on New Year’s Eve. Seven people were taken to hospital, while one of those, a 19-year-old man, was rushed to Toronto trauma centre with life threatening injuries.
ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy12 CLOSED in both directions between Rama Rd and Con 11 #Ramara – while emergency crews are on scene. Reopening time unknown. ^ag pic.twitter.com/3nQiw0BEzL
— OPPCommunicationsCR (@OPP_COMM_CR) December 31, 2018
A 35-year-old man has been charged with five counts each of Causing Bodily Harm while Driving, and Impaired Operation. He’s expected in Orillia court next month.
