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Woman, 83, charged in collision that killed off-duty York Regional Police officer

The driver from Grey Highlands is facing careless driving charges following the collision that took the life of 31-year veteran of the force, Craig Heatley
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 6-10 in Chatsworth.

A driver, identified as 55-year-old Craig Heatley of Bradford West Gwillimbury, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A passenger of the vehicle was also transported to hospital, with serious non-life threatening injuries.

On Aug. 6, 2021, Grey Bruce OPP charged 83-year-old Nina Nodwell of the Municipality of Grey Highlands with the following offences:

  • Careless driving causing death
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm

Grey Bruce OPP and the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) continue to investigate this matter.

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