Lambton OPP are reminding drivers of the "slow down and move over" law, after one of their cruisers was struck by a transport while parked on the side of Highway 402.
It happened at around 6:20 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Modeland Road in the City of Sarnia.
Police said the cruiser was on the shoulder in a construction zone, with its emergency lights activated, when it was struck by an eastbound tractor trailer.
The officer was not inside the vehicle at the time, and no injuries were reported.
A 25-year-old from Brampton was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:
· Careless driving
· Operate unsafe commercial motor vehicle
· Operate commercial motor vehicle with major defect
· Fail to ensure daily inspection done properly
· Fail to display two plates
Police said drivers have to slow down and when safe, move over to the next lane when approaching stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or roadside assistance vehicles with flashing lights activated.
Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Those wanting to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
