Charges Laid After Dead Chickens Dumped on Road in Grimsby

Tuesday, 8 August 2023 13:45

By Linda Morgan

Brampton man accused of violating the Ontario Highway Traffic Act

A man from Brmapton has been arrested after 150 dead chickens were dropped on the road in Grimsby.

Around 12:13 p.m. yesterday, police were called to Park Road South in Grimsby.

Investigators say the chickens were dumped from a commercial motor vehicle.

Park Road South was closed between Ridge Road and Bell Avenue for about 1.5 hours for the cleanup.

The driver, a 25 year old man from Brampton, is accused of having an insecure load.

The Ministry of Transportation is investigating the safety standards of the truck involved.

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