NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN – The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision involving a car and a dump truck on Quarry Road in the Township of Severn.
On Feb. 5, 2021, shortly before noon, officers were notified of a serious collision on Quarry Road at St. Amant Road, Severn. It was reported that a dump truck and a car had collided. Tragically, the driver of the car, John Bull, age 60, of Severn, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Quarry Road was closed for several hours while OPP Technical Collision Investigation members investigated the scene. If anyone witnessed the collision or has information, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Following a lengthy investigation, officers have arrested and charged the driver of the dump truck involved in this collision. Vincent Vallee, age 35, of Victoria Harbour, was arrested on May 1, 2021, and charged with:
- Dangerous operation causing death
- Causing death by criminal negligence
- Public mischief
The accused was held in custody and appeared on May 1, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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