To the editor,
So, again we have been informed of another recent CMV accident on highway 11/17 - 30 km east of Thunder Bay (Feb.11/2025) resulting in non- life threatening injuries to three individuals and a highway closure - keep in mind, it occurred on a double lane highway!
There could be several contributing factors to this incident, which involved one CMV running into another CMV that was disabled such as; sun glare, training, inexperience or fatigue.
Whatever the cause, another accident has taken place resulting in a major road closure and no entry to a municipality (heading west to Thunder Bay).
Many questions/recommendations have surfaced over time for making our roads safer and the NDP Government is doing their best so that the roads are safe.
They have mentioned the following:
1. More rest stop spots
2. Wider/paved shoulders
3. 4-lane highways
4. Improved driving skills for new CMV drivers
5. Increased rail use
6. Increased MTO involvement( staffing, inspections).
The list can go on and on, but how effective are these recommendations going to be and who will follow through on these recommendations?
First and foremost, one political party should not have to tackle this problem alone - other political parties should also put their fingers in the pie and not to say work in harmony but, agree on recommendations - after all the more there are recommendations, the better!
Thank you
Gary Kader (Health and Safety Training Consultant)
Timmins, Ontario
