Truck Driver Charged in Fatal Crash

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 12:56

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say it happened in Oxford County back in April, involving a driver from Vineland and another car

A 51-year old truck driver from Vineland has been charged after a fatal collision in Oxford County.

Police were called at around 3pm, Monday, April 14th, to the scene between a truck and car at the intersection of Oxford Road 8 and 16th Line.

The driver of the car, a 22-year old from Maple, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later pronounced dead.

Police say the truck driver was hospitalized with minor injuries, and has since been charged with Careless Driving Causing Death.

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