An OPP officer is facing a charge after a 76 year old Wiarton resident was hit while crossing the street at the intersection of William and Berford street.
It happened on January 15th at 2 PM.
Bruce Peninsula OPP investigated and found that an officer, operating a fully marked cruiser, struck the 76-year-old man.
The victim suffered minor injuries during the collision and was taken to hospital where he was treated and released.
As a result of a thorough investigation into the collision, the OPP have charged Sergeant David Tewkesbury — a 29 year member of the Service — with Failing to Yield to A Pedestrian contrary to Section 144(7) of the Highway Traffic Act.
