Driver charged after three-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Perth

A head-on collision on Highway 7 east of Perth resulted in a careless driving charge, OPP report.

Lanark County OPP responded to Highway 7 near McGowan Lake at around 3:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Lanark County Paramedics and members of the Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue Service also attended.

Police say that upon arrival, an off-duty firefighter was already on scene providing aid to the victims.

A total of three vehicles were involved in the collision, with two drivers being transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A 67-year-old man from Ottawa has been charged with careless driving.