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4 days ago
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Police say impaired driver on Hwy. 17 drove into oncoming traffic
A report of erratic driving on Highway 17 last week ended with impaired charges for a suspect from southern Ontario. (File) A report of erratic driving on Highway 17 last week ended with impaired charges for a suspect from southern Ontario. Police received the report around 3 a.m. Aug. 7 related to a vehicle headed east on the highway just west of Blind River. 'The white car was all over the road, turning on the headlights off and on and driving into oncoming traffic,' Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release. 'A short time later, police observed the white car travelling eastbound on Causley Street in the Town of Blind River and initiated a traffic stop.' Police spoke to the driver, who, they said, was obviously impaired 'by an intoxicating substance.' The driver was then arrested and taken to the OPP's Blind River detachment for further testing. The 21-year-old from Brantford was charged with driving while impaired by drugs and dangerous driving. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Sept. 4. Their driver's licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. The OPP encourages the public to report motorists suspected of driving impaired by calling 911 or contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
CTV News
21-07-2025
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Ont. motorist charged with impaired after road rage directed at horseback rider
An undated image of a road sign indicating horseback riders in the area. (File photo/Ontario Provincial Police/Facebook) A 59-year-old woman from Sables-Spanish Rivers Township faces an impaired driving charge after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of erratic behaviour involving a horseback rider on Sugar Lake Road in Walford, Ont. The incident occurred on July 8 at about 10 p.m., when officers were called after a driver allegedly honked, yelled and drove dangerously near a horseback rider. The same driver then directed aggressive behaviour toward another vehicle attempting to assist. Authorities said they located the motorists a short time later and began an investigation. As a result, the accused has been charged with operation while impaired and is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Sept. 22. In addition to the charges, under provincial legislation, the motorist also received 90-day driver's licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense. Police appeal for safety on the roads In a news release Monday, OPP emphasized that roads are shared spaces, urging drivers to exercise caution around horseback riders by slowing down, avoiding sudden noises and passing only when safe. 'If you witness dangerous driving behaviour, do not hesitate to call 911. Your call could save someone's life,' said OPP Const. Berkley Parisien, in a social media post detailing the incident. 'Make the Call' Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) OPP also reiterated that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe before driving, encouraging the public to report suspected impaired drivers immediately. 'If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don't hesitate to 'Make the Call' and dial 911,' said police.
