Commercial truck driver charged in Sudbury crash on Highway 69

A transport truck driver from southern Ontario has been charged with careless driving after his CMV ended up in a ditch in Sudbury early Thursday morning.

A truck driver from southern Ontario was charged with careless driving in Sudbury early Thursday morning after ending up in a ditch.

Emergency crews were called to a single-vehicle crash on the Highway 69 off-ramp leading to Highway 17 west around 3:40 a.m. April 10, Ontario Provincial Police said on social media.

The road was closed for more than four hours to investigate and remove the transport.

As a result, the 52-year-old driver from Mississauga was charged.

“OPP urges all drivers to slow down before a curve,” police said.

“Speeding into corners can cause a vehicle to lose control. Slow down before the turn, steer smoothly, do not brake hard mid-corner.”

Police said drivers should watch for gravel, water and wildlife.

“Every corner is different, treat them with respect,” OPP said.

“Arrive safe.”

Crash in Britt closes Hwy. 69

Meanwhile, south of the city, another crash on Hwy. 69 closed at Highway 526 in Britt just before 9 a.m.

No word on how many vehicles were involved, if anyone was injured or when the road is expected to reopen.