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(CENTRE WELLINGTON TWP ON) - The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Fergus resident with two criminal charges, stemming from a motor vehicle collision.

On July 8, 2025, at approximately 12:30 pm, members of the Wellington County OPP, alongside local emergency responders were notified of a single motor vehicle, containing two occupants, landing into a nearby ditch on First Line within Elora. 

Both occupants were extracted from the motor vehicle and transported to local hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Katlyn MACCANDLESS, a 32-year-old of Fergus is charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Dangerous operation

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph on July 25, 2025.