Canada

Two died in a car accident and an ATV

On June 11, 2022, at approximately 10:22 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP, Alnwick Haldimand Fire and Northumberland Emergency Medical Services responded to a fatal collision involving a car and ATV on County Rd 18 and Roseneath Landing in Alnwick Haldimand.

Two passengers in the ATV were found dead on the spot. A man was spotted leaving the place on foot and shortly afterwards detained.

As a result of the investigation, James Hartwick (age 67) of Alderville First Nation was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

  • Death operation
  • Death operation
  • Surgery for impaired condition – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • You can’t stop in an accident that leads to death
  • You can’t stop in an accident that leads to death

The accused was detained on bail and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on June 12, 2022.