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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 10:02

Briefs include an 85 year old woman hitting a pedestrian and the Circle K store in Stratford, copper wire theft in Paris and a complete guide on how to properly use the new Roundabout on Rest Acres Road.

STRATFORD - A grey four door Saturn drove right into the Circle K store in Stratford yesterday afternoon.

Police say the vehicle slammed into the store at 420 Graff Avenue around 2:25 pm. A pedestrian was also hit by the vehicle in the crash. They were taken to the Stratford General Hospital with minor injuries.

The cause of this collision continues to be investigated and no charges have been laid at this time. The 85 year-old female driver of the Saturn was also treated at the scene for
minor injuries, but did not require transportation to hospital.

The front of the store received significant damage to the front entrance and entrance, while the vehicle received damage to its front end and was towed from the scene.

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PARIS - A large amount of copper wire has been stolen from a business in Paris.

Police say the theft happened on May 14th at the White Store Equipment located at 21 Woodslee Avenue.

County of Brant OPP are asking for assistance from the public in locating and identifying the suspects and suspect vehicle in this case.

If you were in the area of Woodslee Avenue in Paris in the County of Brant and saw any suspicious people or vehicles please call the County of Brant OPP.

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PARIS - The new roundabout on Rest Acres Road is fully operational.

Brant OPP want to put out some safety tips for people who are unfamiliar with roundabouts.

When you approach the roundabout:

- Slow down

- Keep to the right of the splitter island

- Use the correct lane for your intended destination

- Pay special attention to pedestrians who may be crossing the roadway

- Yield to cyclists and any traffic already driving through the roundabout

- Stop if there are vehicles already inside the roundabout and the way is not clear

- Enter when there is a safe gap in traffic

When you're in the roundabout:

- Keep to the right of the centre island and drive in a counter-clockwise direction until you reach your exit
- Don't pass large vehicles or change lanes
- Don't stop inside the roundabout, except to avoid a collision

To exit the roundabout:

- Use your right-turn signal
- If you miss your exit, continue around the roundabout again and then exit

Emergency vehicles:

- If you are still outside the roundabout: Pull over to the right, if you can do so safely. Let the emergency vehicle pass you before you enter.

- If you are inside the roundabout already: Drive around to your intended exit. Leave the roundabout completely before you pull over to the right. Then let the emergency vehicle pass you.

Large vehicles:

- Large vehicles may need to use more than one lane when they enter, drive through and exit a roundabout. Within the roundabout, they may also need to use the truck apron. Give large vehicles plenty of room to navigate.

Pedestrians:

- Roundabouts are generally safer for pedestrians than traditional intersections. Follow these tips to cross a roundabout safely:

- Cross the roads that lead into the roundabout one at a time. Never cross a roundabout by walking over the central island.
- Wait for a gap in traffic. Cross only when it is safe.

Cyclists:

- If you're an experienced cyclist, you can move through the roundabout the same way you would in a vehicle:

- Merge into the centre of the vehicle lane before the bike lane or shoulder ends.
- Stay in the middle of the lane to avoid collisions with other vehicles exiting to the right.
- New cyclists should get off their bicycles and cross the roundabout as pedestrians.