Transport driver charged after collision on Highway 401 near Johnstown

Grenville OPP attended a collision involving two tractor trailers on Highway 401 near Johnstown on the morning of Wednesday, July 24, just after 8 a.m.

Police say in a post to X that the at-fault driver suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital by paramedics. The driver was later charged with careless driving.

A portion of the highway was briefly closed while the truck was removed.

“Drivers are reminded to ALWAYS give full attention when driving, especially operators of commercial motor vehicles on major roadways,” police said in the post. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility.”