Guelph Driver Crashes into Tree after Reaching for Banana

The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Guelph resident following a single motor vehicle collision. with a tree.

On July 30, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 7 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, it was learned that the driver veered across the centre line, entered the opposite ditch and collided with a tree, posing a potential significant risk to others on the roadway. When asked what had occurred, the driver advised they allegedly were reaching for a banana in the front-passenger area and lost control of their vehicle. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital as a precaution.

As a result of the investigation, a 51-year-old from Guelph, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

• Careless Driving

The Wellington OPP is reminding drivers to please keep their eyes on the road.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.