Guelph man charged after four-vehicle crash

Damage can be seen at the front of a home on Elizabeth Street in Guelph after a high-speed collision on Dec. 6, 2025. (Submitted: Mia Evans)

A Guelph man is facing several charges after what police described as a high-speed collision involving four vehicles early Saturday morning.

Police said officers spotted a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed around 2:15 a.m. in the area of Elizabeth Street. An officer followed in the same direction and came upon a crash a short distance down the road.

Investigators said a 27-year-old Guelph man was behind the wheel. A 39-year-old female passenger, also from Guelph, was not hurt. The driver sustained unspecified injuries and was taken to hospital.

Three parked vehicles were struck in the collision. Police said the vehicles were unoccupied.

A nearby homeowner reported significant damage on their property, claiming that their front porch was destroyed as a result of the incident.

There is no estimated cost of damages at this time.

The driver has been charged with:

• Failing to comply with a judicial release order
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Operation while impaired
• No validation on licence plate
• Failing to wear a seatbelt