Car hits guard rail in Elora, OPP lay impaired charges against Waterloo driver

An Ontario Provincial Police car. CityNews file photo

By Erin Anderson

Posted Sep 14, 2026 01:13:52 PM.

OPP have laid impaired driving charges against a Waterloo man after a single-vehicle crash in Elora.

Wellington County OPP officers and emergency services responded to a reported collision on Middlebrook Rd. around 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 11.

A vehicle struck a guard rail and the involved driver was transported to hospital as a precaution, but did not sustain any injuries.

Through an investigation, OPP charged a 36-year-old from Waterloo with impaired operation.

The accused will appear in Guelph court on Oct. 23.

OPP are urging the public to call 911 if you suspect a driver is impaired.

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