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Man charged in Highway 61 overpass collision

Incident, which closed the highway south of the Thunder Bay International Airport for several days, occurred on Nov. 5.
Highway 61 traffic wide shot

THUNDER BAY – A 24-year-old Atikokan man has been charged with criminal negligence in connection with a collision to a Canadian National Railway overpass spanning Highway 61.

The collision, which took place on Nov. 5 south of the Thunder Bay International Airport, closed the highway for several days while repairs were made.

Tyler Anderson was also charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision and failure to report damage to property on the highway.

Ontario Provincial Police, who conducted the investigation, on Monday said the suspect is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 28 to answer to the charges.



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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories too. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time. Twitter: @LeithDunick
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