The second driver suffered minor injuries, while the 82-year-old, who wasn't wearing his seatbelt, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead.

Thompson RCMP said they were called about a black truck speeding erratically down the highway and swerving in and out of traffic Tuesday afternoon.

Members of both the Ontario Provincial Police and London police will conduct a seat belt enforcement blitz Friday, April 19 to Monday, April 22.

Since the beginning of 2019, not wearing a seatbelt has been a factor in 10 out of 47 road collision deaths, South Georgian Bay OPP say.

Saskatchewan police handed out 409 seatbelt and car seat tickets as part of February’s traffic safety spotlight.

The coroner said the Ministry of Highways should review its policy on signs at intersections and SGI should implement mandatory truck-driver training.

Josh Campbell credits his seatbelt for saving his life after a collision with a semi while driving home from a hockey game in Pense, Sask.

Throughout the month of February, police across Saskatchewan will focus on finding vehicle occupants who are not wearing their seatbelt properly.

The Straschnitzkis have added their voices to those of other Humboldt Broncos parents who want buses equipped with seat and shoulder belts.

Among the charges laid included 83 for speeding in Peterborough County.