Multiple complaints preceded Highway 7 crash east of Carleton Place, Smiths Falls resident charged

Police have charged a Smiths Falls resident following a collision on Highway 7 east of Carleton Place.

Lanark County OPP officers responded to the collision near Cemetery Side Road shortly after 2:30 p.m. on May 19.

Police say in a Wednesday, May 20 media release that they had received multiple complaints from members of the public prior to the crash regarding the driving behaviour of one of the involved vehicles.

According to investigators, callers reported the vehicle was being driven erratically, speeding and passing other vehicles on the shoulder before rear-ending another vehicle.

Both drivers were transported to hospital by Lanark County paramedics with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Carson Himmelman, 20, of Smiths Falls, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. This charge has not been proven in court.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Aug. 17.

Police are asking anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage related to the incident to contact Lanark County OPP and reference incident number E260684131.