Aggressive driving and road rage incidents over the long-weekend in the Bay of Quinte area have officials again urging people to slow down, stay patient and put safety first.
In one alleged incident, OPP said emergency crews responded to a vehicle rollover on Hwy. 401 in Quinte West.
“The collision is believed to be connected to reports of an aggressive driver cutting vehicles off in traffic,” said OPP, adding that the involved driver also allegedly left the scene but was later found in Northumberland.
As a result of the probe, police said a 36-year-old Quebec resident was charged with dangerous driving.
Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle that rolled was sent to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, reported OPP.
“Aggressive driving can have serious consequences – slow down, stay patient, and put safety first,” said police.
In another incident reported by Prince Edward County OPP over the weekend, police said an individual was facing charges after an alleged road rage incident that escalated into a collision.
Officers said they responded to a collision last Friday at the intersection of County Road 3 and Loyalist Parkway and a driver reported being hit from behind by another vehicle.
“It was determined that both vehicles had been travelling westbound on County Road 3 when a series of aggressive driving behaviors occurred, including tailgating, brake checking and unsafe passing,” said OPP.
The incident escalated when the suspect vehicle allegedly intentionally struck the rear of the complainant’s vehicle, said police.
The probe led to a 72-year-old Carrying Place man charged with dangerous operation, failure to remain at the scene of an accident, assault and mischief under $5,000.
None of the charges in the above unrelated incidents have been proven in court.
Prince Edward County OPP is also echoing safety messaging light of the alleged incident, stressing aggressive driving and road rage behaviours pose a serious risk to public safety.
“Drivers are encouraged to remain calm, avoid engaging with aggressive drivers, and report dangerous driving to police.”
