Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a collision in Wilmot.

On August 20, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a collision involving a fuel truck and a pickup truck on Walker Road at Oxford-Waterloo Road. 

Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the fuel truck lost control while making a right turn, causing the vehicle to overturn. The tanker, which was carrying diesel fuel, then struck a passing pickup truck before coming to a rest on its side, resulting in a diesel fuel spill.  

The driver of the fuel truck was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup truck was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. 

The Ministry of Environment was notified and responded. 

The investigation is ongoing, and charges are anticipated.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Services at 519-570-9777, extension 6399.