Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015. Submitted photo courtesy of Connie Hart.Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015. Submitted photo courtesy of Connie Hart.
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Charges Laid In Hwy. 402 Overpass Collision

Lambton OPP have laid charges against a Scarborough company and trucker following a collision with the Hwy. 402 Indian Rd. overpass in late November.

Automatic Coating Limited has been charged with having an over height vehicle and operating an unsafe commercial vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

In addition, 55-year-old Terrance Hamilton is facing charges of careless driving, over height vehicle, and operating an unsafe commercial vehicle.

Both the driver and the company are scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court at the Bayside Mall on February 12 at 9am.

An eastbound transport truck and its load smashed into the overpass November 23, resulting in the temporary closure of the highway and Indian Rd.

A temporary bypass was installed to allow for two way traffic over the overpass until full repairs can be made in the spring. Full restoration is the responsibility of the province.

The County of Lambton spent $10,000 in engineering services and $85,000 in construction costs as an emergency expenditure. They're currently exploring legal avenues to recoup the costs.

-With Files From Briana Carnegie

Indian Rd. Overpass being torn apart. Photo courtesy of MTO. Indian Rd. Overpass being torn apart. Photo courtesy of MTO.

 

Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)Transport truck load hits Indian Rd. overpass. November 23, 2015 (BlackburnNews.com Photo by Briana Carnegie)

 

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