Name released of Peterborough County OPP officer charged after collision near hospitalPeterborough County OPP have now released the name of a Peterborough County OPP officer charged the Peterborough city police with a provincial offence ticket under the Highway Traffic Act after a collision late Thursday night.
Acting Sgt. Lynda Cranney stated Friday afternoon that Const. John Witzing, 40, a four-year member of the OPP, was charged with failing to yield.
Earlier Friday Peterborough city police would not release his name, citing city police policy for Highway Traffic Act charges.
The collision occurred at 11:48 p.m. at Hospital Dr. and Charlotte St., Cranney stated.
One of the two vehicles involved was an OPP cruiser.
Both drivers received medical attention for minor injuries, while there was $7,000 in damage, city police said.
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