A St. Thomas driver is facing a careless driving charge after police say a dog inside the vehicle distracted them, leading to a single-vehicle crash in Huron East.
Huron County OPP and paramedics responded to Kippen Road shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday. Investigators say an SUV left the roadway and struck a tree stump, deploying its airbags and causing significant damage that left the vehicle inoperable.
The 66-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene.
Police say the crash occurred after the dog moved into the front seat and distracted the driver, who subsequently lost control of the SUV. The driver was charged with careless driving under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act.