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flag A truck driver was charged after a wheel came off his rig on Highway 401, hitting a car and injuring the driver.

flag Ontario Provincial Police charged a truck driver on January 8, 2026, after a wheel detached from a tractor-trailer on Highway 401 near Brock Road, striking a westbound sedan and causing significant damage. flag The driver was hospitalized with minor injuries. flag The truck driver faces multiple charges, including operating a vehicle with a major defect, failing to complete a daily inspection report, transporting an unsecured load, and using defective tie-downs. flag A separate incident earlier that day involved a tow truck losing a wheel on the same highway, with no injuries. flag Both events underscore the need for proper vehicle maintenance and inspections. flag Environment Canada issued a weather warning for strong winds, though officials attributed the crashes to mechanical failures.

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