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CTV News
21-07-2025
- CTV News
Dramatic video shows driver in wrong lane almost hit vehicles on Hwy. 144
Video obtained by CTV News Northern Ontario shows a near collision on Highway 144 on July 19 near Dowling. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Helene Legault says she was badly shaken by a nearly tragic collision recently on Highway 144 in the area of Dowling in Greater Sudbury. Her dash cam captured the incident. Legault said she was driving on the highway just after 1 p.m. July 16 when two vehicles ahead of her suddenly veered off the road. Near head-on crash Video obtained by CTV News Northern Ontario shows a near collision on Highway 144 on July 19 near Dowling. (Photo from video) Then a car travelling in her lane came directly at her, forcing her to quickly cut right onto the side of the road to avoid a head-on collision. Legault said she was 'very shaken.' 'After I got to my destination (Windy Lake Provincial Park) I broke down crying for a good 10 minutes,' she said in a Facebook message. 'Please send a message that police presence is needed on that highway.' She reported the incident to the Ontario Provincial Police, but said police still haven't contacted her to get her recording of the incident. 'I'm really concerned,' Legault said. 'The police are treating this as a 'traffic complaint' and I'm concerned with the lack of severity ... is being dealt with.' Messages from CTV News to the OPP seeking comment on the incident have not yet been returned.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Canada Day traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges
Ontario Provincial Police impounded a vehicle on Highway 17 in the Town of Webbwood after a traffic complaint and subsequent stop reviewed at 36-year-old was allegedly driving impaired. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) A 36-year-old Elliot Lake man is facing impaired driving charges after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint on Canada Day. At about 1 a.m. on July 1, OPP received a report of a vehicle swerving on Highway 17 in the Township of McKerrow. 'Police located the vehicle on Highway 17 in the Town of Webbwood and conducted a traffic stop,' OPP said in a news release. Charges and penalties Following an investigation, the motorist was charged with two impaired driving offences – including operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of more than 80. In addition to the criminal charges, the driver received a 90-day licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense. The accused is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Aug. 5. Police remind public to report impaired driving Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) In the news release, the OPP reiterated its warning against driving under the influence, saying 'No amount of drugs or alcohol is safe while driving. If you suspect an impaired driver, please call 911.' 'Your phone call could save someone's life,' added police.
CTV News
15-07-2025
- CTV News
Erratic driving leads to impaired driving charges
A member of the Chatham-Kent Police Service seen in Chatham, Ont. on April 10, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor) A man is facing impaired driving charges after the Chatham-Kent Police Service said a vehicle was seen driving erratically in Chatham. On Monday just before 6:30 p.m., a traffic complaint was made, reporting a vehicle driving 'aggressively and recklessly'. According to CKPS, a pick-up truck was seen driving erratically southbound on St. Clair Street, hitting curbs and not stopping at several intersections. The driver was also reportedly honking and yelling at drivers. The CKPS found the driver at a home in Chatham. The 49-year-old man allegedly showed signs of impairment and refused to give officers identification. Several opportunities were given to present the documents, but the suspect refused. Officers told the man that by refusing to provide documentation, a police investigation was being obstructed, and the suspect would be arrested if he did not comply with police's requests. A news release from the CKPS said the man tried to shut the door on officers. After talking to the suspect, police said they developed reasonable grounds to believe he was driving impaired. The man was arrested and faces charges for obstructing peace officers, operation while impaired, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80.
CTV News
26-06-2025
- CTV News
Traffic tip leads to impaired driving charge
Police say a tip from the public about a potentially dangerous situation on the roads in Springwater Township led to impaired driving charges for a 33-year-old Ajax resident. Officers with the Huronia West OPP detachment received a traffic complaint late Wednesday evening involving a suspected impaired driver. They responded and found the vehicle on Horseshoe Valley Road West. Police say after speaking with the driver, they had reason to believe the individual's ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired, which resulted in an arrest. The accused faces charges of operation while impaired and failing or refusing to comply with demand.
CTV News
22-06-2025
- CTV News
Impaired GTA driver on Highway 11 charged after traffic complaint: OPP
A driver from the Greater Toronto Area was charged after allegedly driving while impaired on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte early Sunday morning. According to Orillia OPP, officers responded to a 4 a.m. traffic complaint about a northbound driver. Police say the officers stopped the suspect vehicle near Line 5 and were led to beginning an impaired driving investigation. The 42-year-old driver from Oakville was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and refusing to comply with a demand. The driver's licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.
