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Northern Ont. police say suspect hit victim with vehicle in intimate partner violence
A 19-year-old has been charged following an incident in which a victim was intentionally hit by a vehicle in Blind River.
A 19-year-old has been charged following an incident in which a victim was intentionally hit by a vehicle in Blind River.
The incident took place June 8 around 2:45 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Wednesday.
'A couple were involved in a physical altercation that escalated outside, where one individual got behind the wheel of a vehicle and intentionally struck the other, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries,' the release said.
'Both individuals were transported to hospital. While speaking with the driver at the hospital, police determined that alcohol had been consumed.'
The suspect was arrested after being released from hospital and taken to the Blind River detachment for testing.
Charges include assault with a weapon, dangerous driving, driving while impaired and being a novice driver with a blood alcohol content above zero.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Aug. 7.
'Victims of domestic violence are not alone,' police said.
'If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Algoma 1-888-822-7792.'
