As a result of an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police, the driver of a Brinks Canada Ltd. vehicle has been charged with careless driving causing death in connection with a four-vehicle crash on Highway 17 east of Bruce Mines last Nov. 26.
In addition, the company has also been charged, according to an OPP news release.
A 57-year-old from Thessalon died at the scene.
Michael Matthews, 64, from Prince Township was charged with:
- Careless driving cause death
- Operate vehicle-fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Fail to maintain daily log
- Fail to surrender completed daily inspection report
Brinks Canada Ltd. from Sudbury has been charged with:
- Permit person to drive commercial motor vehicle not in accordance with regulations
- Permit operation of vehicle-fail to display inspection sticker or proof
- Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly
Both accused are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Provincial Offences in Sault Ste Marie on March 19.