Wrongway 401 Trucker Says He Was Asleep 092817

(LEEDS, ON.) –   Members of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation into a wrong way driver on Highway 401.

On the September 28, 2017 at about 12:40 A.M. Ontario Provincial Police officers, in Leeds County were advised of a transport truck driving eastbound in the westbound lanes near Gananoque. The transport was located stopped on the shoulder in the same area.

The driver advised officers that he had fallen asleep.

A 25 year old Brampton man has been charged with Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

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