WRPS Respond to a Fatal Collision in the Township of Wilmot
UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police have charged a driver in connection to a fatal collision that occurred in Wilmot Township.
On October 24, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., emergency services responded to the area of Bleams Road and Nafiziger Road for reports of a major collision. A Ford SUV entered an intersection and collided into a Hyundai SUV, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
The driver of the Ford Expedition, a 55-year-old male from Exeter, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with significant injuries.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 60-year-old male from Zurich, was also transported to an out-of-region hospital.
A passenger in the Hyundai, a 61-year-old female from Zurich, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
On April 9, 2025, as a result of the ongoing investigation, a 55-year-old male from Exeter was charged with the following:
- Careless driving causing death
- Careless driving causing bodily harm
- Fail to wear seatbelt
- Fail to stop at stop sign
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Police are continuing the investigation of a fatal motor vehicle collision in Wilmot Township.
On October 24, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., emergency services responded to the area of Bleams Road and Nafiziger Road for reports of a major collision.
A Ford SUV entered an intersection and collided into a Hyundai SUV, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
The driver of the Ford Expedition, a 55-year-old male from Exeter, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with significant injuries.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 60-year-old male from Zurich, was also transported to an out-of-region hospital.
A passenger in the Hyundai, a 61-year-old female from Zurich, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The intersection was closed for several hours for the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, and charges are anticipated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.