The OPP are getting ready for an annual campaign targeting preventable deaths.
The OPP are getting ready for an annual campaign targeting preventable deaths.
Constable Stacey Culbert says scores of people have died due to speeding, not wearing a seat belt, driving while impaired, and driving while distracted.
"Alcohol and drugs tend to be around the 300 - 320 mark in the last five year. Inattentive driving is also one of those ones that is on the rise as well."
In fact, police are noticing a very disturbing trend according to Culbert.
"Over the last 5 years we've had over 1,500 people die in road deaths on OPP patrolled roads - so that's between 2011 and 2015, but looking back the vast majority are preventable."
Operation Impact will be targeting the big four areas, and multiple police units will be taking part in the campaign.

PJHL Playoff Recap - May 7th, 2026
OCFA Honours Awards of Excellence Recipients
Frost Advisory for Oxford County
Watering Restrictions in Effect in Oxford County
Realtors Care Food Drive Returns to Oxford County
Oxford County Celebrates McHappy Day
Drugs and Weapons Seized in Woodstock
Impaired Driver Charged in Paris
UPDATE 2 : Man Arrested in Suspicious Death Investigation
WOWC Well Represented at Queen's Park
Environmental Committee Thriving in Oxford County
Red Dress Day Vigil Happening in Woodstock
Freaky Friday Set to Hit the Stage
Interview with the Mayor - May 4th, 2026
Emergency Preparedness Week Hits Oxford County
Retirement Coming within United Way Oxford
Oxford OPP Lay Charges After Warrant Execution
Camping Season is Open at Pittock
Application Window Open for Oxford County Grants Program
PJHL Preview - Schmalz Cup Final
Comments
Add a comment