OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)OPP cruiser. (Photo courtesy of @OPP_WR via Twitter)
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Charges laid in fatal summer crash near Harriston

Police have laid charges following the end of an investigation into a fatal crash near Harriston this past summer.

On August 19th, 2020, 24-year-old Clifford resident Brandon Cox was killed in a crash on Harriston Road, west of Harriston.

Nathan Crawford, 33, of Howick, is charged with Careless Driving Causing Death, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Driver - Fail to Properly Wear Seat Belt.

A court date is scheduled for the accused to answer to the charges on January 5th, 2021 at the Provincial Offences Court in Goderich.

The charges have yet to be proven in court.

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Protect pets from the heat

With a continuing heat warning from Environment Canada, people should also remember to keep their pets cool.