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Published June 24, 2024

Driver with child in vehicle charged with impaired after HWY 400 crash, OPP say

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An Orillia man faces impaired charges after a crash on Highway 400 near Port Severn, with police saying a child was in the vehicle.

Southern Georgian Bay OPP say they received reports on Saturday at 4:22 p.m. about the single-vehicle collision.

OPP say the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a ditch.

"The officer was able to locate the three occupants including a child, who were not injured but the identified driver became the subject of an impaired driving investigation," police said in a release.

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A 42-year-old was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

He was released from custody to appear in court on July 4.

A 90-day driver's licence suspension was issued and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

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