The Owen Sound Police Service attended the scene of a collision earlier today where it was reported that a vehicle had struck the side of Central West Side United Church located at 310 10th Street West, Owen Sound.

Numerous witnesses called 911 after observing the collision on the busy throughway. Officers arrived and investigated, determining that a Lexus SUV went through a red light while travelling westbound on 10th Street West. The Lexus collided with a Hyundai Venue who was travelling northbound on 3rd Avenue West with a green light. The Hyundai was hit with such force that it was launched off the roadway, eventually coming to rest up against the stairs of Central West Side Church.

The Owen Sound Fire Department had to extricate the driver from the Hyundai after he became trapped inside as a result of the extensive damage. Both involved drivers were transported to Grey Bruce Health Services by Ambulance, but thankfully each only sustained minor injuries. Damage to the Church was also minor.

The driver of the Lexus was charged with Red Light - Fail to Stop contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

source: media release, OSPS

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