Two taken to hospital with serious injuries in Perth collision

A two-vehicle collision in Perth sent both drivers to hospital with serious injuries on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Lanark OPP say that it took place at the intersection of Highway 7 and Wilson Street shortly before 3:30 p.m. A car was travelling westbound on Highway 7 when it collided with an SUV in the intersection.

Both drivers were transported by Lanark County Paramedics to a regional trauma centre. One was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was reported to be in stable condition. The other driver suffered more serious injuries and their condition is not known, police say.

The collision remains under investigation.

“One of the vehicles, a Kia Rio, was the subject of multiple traffic complaints prior to the collision,” police explain.

If you have any information, or any relevant dashcam video, contact the Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250034781.