DANGEROUS DRIVING CAUSING HIGHWAY 35 TO BE CLOSED FOR THE MAJORITY OF THURSDAY
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(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON) - Members from the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a serious collision that took place around 6:58 am on Thursday July 09, 2026.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP along with fire and EMS were dispatched to a collision on Highway 35 near Bethany Hills Road in Manvers Township. The collision was between two vehicles, a passenger motor vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle. Highway 35 was closed while environmental crews completed their clean up. One driver was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Through investigation the driver of the motor vehicle was arrested and charged with offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Highway Traffic Act.
Jada-Lee Riley, 26 year old of Etobicoke, was charged with:
- Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm
- Attempt to Pass Roadway Not Clear Approaching Traffic