Waterloo man facing charges over 4-vehicle collision in Cambridge

A 27-year-old Waterloo man is facing charges in connection to a four-vehicle collision in Cambridge during Thursday morning’s rush hour, say police.

According to Waterloo Regional Police, shortly after 6 a.m., a Dodge Ram pickup truck towing a heavy-duty welder was southbound on Speedsville Road when it collided with a Ford Escape SUV which was making a left into a business.

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Police say the SUV was launched into oncoming traffic in the northbound lanes, first hitting a Toyota Tundra and then a Ford Fusion.

The driver of the Escape was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

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The Waterloo man, who was behind the wheel of the pickup truck, is facing a careless driving charge.

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