Serious collision on Grey Road 9 in Southgate. March 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Grey Bruce OPP)Serious collision on Grey Road 9 in Southgate. March 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Grey Bruce OPP)
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Teen charged in serious crash

A 16-year-old has been charged in a serious collision in Southgate on Friday, involving a farm tractor and an SUV.

Grey Bruce OPP, Southgate Fire Department, and the Grey County Emergency Services were called to the collision on Grey Road 9 at around 12:30 p.m.

Police said a 39-year-old from Durham was taken to a trauma centre. Their injuries were later deemed as non-life threatening.

OPP said the teenage driver from Conn was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

Grey Road 9 was closed for several hours between Sideroad 49 and Sideroad 55 for clean-up. The area reopened to traffic early Saturday morning.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those who want to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or message at www.cstip.ca.

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