WRPS Continues to Investigate Fatal Collision in North Dumfries Township
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Waterloo Regional Police have laid charges in an ongoing fatal collision investigation.
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a serious collision between a vehicle and a lawn tractor on Clyde Road in North Dumfries Township.
The driver of the lawn tractor, a 51-year-old North Dumfries Township male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old Cambridge female, reported no physical injuries.
As a result of the investigation, on July 1, 2026, the vehicle driver was arrested and charged with:
- Dangerous operation causing death
- Speeding- 191 km/h in a 50 km/h zone
- Stunt driving (two counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Three passengers in the vehicle, Cambridge youths aged 15, 16, 17, were also arrested and charged with two counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact WRPS' Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Regional Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision in North Dumfries Township.
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a serious collision between a vehicle and a lawn tractor on Clyde Road. The driver of the lawn tractor, a 51-year-old North Dumfries Township male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old Cambridge female, reported no physical injuries.
Police are asking residents to review any available video from June 15, 2026, between 8:50 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. Investigators are specifically looking for dash-camera or home-security footage from the Fiddlesticks, North Dumfries, and Flamborough areas that may show a black BMW similar to the vehicle picture below.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact WRPS' Traffic Services Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
WRPS’ Traffic Services Unit is investigating a fatal collision in North Dumfries Township.
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 10:10 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a serious collision between a vehicle and a lawn tractor on Clyde Road.
The driver of the lawn tractor, a 51-year-old North Dumfries Township male, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the vehicle, a 16-year-old Cambridge female, reported no physical injuries.
The roads in the area are still closed for the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is encouraged to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856.
To provide anonymous information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.