Life-altering injuries in crash on Laird Road, Puslinch driver charged

OPP photo of a Sept. 30 crash in Puslinch. (contributed)

By Mark Douglas

Posted Oct 2, 2025 04:42:22 AM.

Last Updated Oct 2, 2025 11:23:21 AM.

One of the drivers hurt in a crash in Puslinch that sent three people to hospital is now facing charges for what happened.

Wellington Ontario Provincial Police said it happened around 9:30, Tuesday night, on Laird Road, at the intersection with Sideroad 10 North, southwest of Guelph.

Police said a car and an SUV collided.

A 29-year-old passenger from Breslau in the car suffered serious, life-altering injuries.

The driver of the car, a 30-year-old, also from Puslinch, was taken to hospital but only as a precaution.

A 21-year-old from Puslinch, the driver of the SUV, had minor injuries.

The OPP said the SUV driver was charged with careless driving causing bodily harm.

Police are still investigating, and would like to hear from witnesses, especially anyone with dashcam video. They can call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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