Update- An OPP news release stated that an accident, which occurred at 11:10 am on June 25, happened when the driver of the one-tone truck failed to yield to traffic on a through highway.
The passenger van struck the one-ton truck at an angle, demolishing both vehicles.
Both drivers were rushed to the hospital. The female driver of the van reamains in serious but stable condition at St. joseph's Health Centre. The male driver of the truck, 20, suffered minor injuries and was released yesterday afternoon. He faces charges of "Failing to yield to traffic on through highway".
Original - A minivan traveling east on Highway 17 collided with the side of a southbound one-ton Culligan water truck as it was attempting to cross the intersection of Fielding Rd. and Hwy 17.
Both drivers were rushed to St. Joseph's Health Centre with non-life threatening injuries.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene and the minivan was written off.
An OPP officer at the scene said that this intersection has been particularly problematic because vehicles crossing Hwy 17 have trouble gaging the six-lane crossing.
Charges are expected to be laid in the incident and more details will be released after police obtain statements from both drivers.
