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CBC
04-08-2025
- CBC
Police urge caution following 38 deaths on Quebec roads during construction holiday
Quebec provincial police say most of the crashes involved just one vehicle. They say collisions are caused by the same problems every year — speeding, impaired driving and texting.
CTV News
30-07-2025
- CTV News
Limo passengers force suspected impaired driver to pull over after fearing for their safety
A limousine is seen pulled over on the Hamilton QEW on July 11. The vehicle's driver has been charged with impaired and dangerous driving. (Burlington OPP photo) A limousine chauffeur who allegedly drove his vehicle with 10 passengers inside while under the influence of drugs or alcohol has been arrested and charged with impaired and dangerous driving. The incident happened on July 11 on the Queen Elizabeth Way in Hamilton near Fifty Road. Burlington OPP said they responded to a call in that area just before 11 p.m. In a news release, police said the 10 passengers feared for their safety and one 'forced the driver to pull to the shoulder and took away the keys to the vehicle as they believed that (he) was impaired.' Investigators said the driver of another vehicle had also called in to report the 'erratic driving of the limousine.' Officers at the scene said they arrived to find the limo on the shoulder. They said they spoke with both the passengers and the driver. 'The driver of the limousine was arrested at the scene and taken to the Niagara detachment for breath tests,' the OPP said. 'There was no collision involved and no injuries.' As a result of the investigation, Mathew Owusu-Afriyie, 64, of Toronto, has been charged with operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and dangerous operation. He has since been released from custody and is set to appear in court on Aug. 22.
CTV News
25-07-2025
- CTV News
Charges laid in east Ottawa crash after flight from police in early July
Surveillance video shows a vehicle speeding along Star Top Road in Ottawa. The OPP said the vehicle fled police on Hwy. 417 and crashed in Ottawa's east end. The Ottawa Police Service says a 35-year-old man is facing several charges following a crash earlier this month that caused serious injuries. The crash happened July 3. Police say a driver was seen speeding on Highway 417 and failed to stop for an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer. A short time later, the driver hit a truck and a pole on Star Top Road in Ottawa's east end. The 35-year-old man driving the vehicle and his passenger, a 22-year-old woman, were transported to hospital with serious injuries. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the actions of the OPP in connection with the crash. Meanwhile, Ottawa police say the driver of the vehicle has been charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm, dangerous operation causing bodily harm, flight from a peace officer, and five counts of operation while prohibited. Both the SIU and Ottawa police investigations remain ongoing.
CTV News
18-07-2025
- CTV News
Ottawa police seek witnesses to multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 174
Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service is asking for witnesses to come forward following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 174 earlier this week. Police say it happened at around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, east of Trim Road. According to police, a white Audi was seen speeding in the westbound lanes at the time. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle, hit a guardrail and crossed into the eastbound lanes, striking a grey SUV and a blue pickup truck. The SUV and pickup truck both ended up in the ditch and the drivers were injured. One remains in hospital with critical injuries. Police have charged the Audi driver, a 31-year-old man, with dangerous driving and impaired driving. Investigators are looking to speak to witnesses and anyone who might have dashcam footage of the crash. Anyone with information should contact Constable Ridley at 613-236-1222, extension 4713 or by email at ridleyw@ Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
Suspended northern Ont. driver charged with impaired following Highway 11 crash
An undated image of an Ontario Provincial Police vehicle pulled over to the side of a roadway. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) A 28-year-old Englehart man faces multiple charges following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Coleman Township. Ontario Provincial Police and EMS responded to the crash shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Canada Day. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance. Following an investigation, police charged the accused with dangerous operation, alcohol impaired driving, two counts of driving while under suspension and failing to properly wear a seatbelt. concept for drinking and driving - 520286392 A glass of whiskey with ice, car keys and police handcuffs in shown is this stock image to represent the concept of impaired driving. (File photo/AlexRaths/iStock/Getty Images Plus) Additional consequences In addition to the charges, the motorist received a 90-day licence suspension. 'The vehicle was towed and impounded,' authorities added in their news release. Under provincial legislation, any vehicles involved in impaired driving offences are impounded for a minimum of seven days at the owner's expense. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Haileybury on Aug. 5.
