A motorist has been charged with drug impaired driving following a crash in Cookstown Monday morning, on Queen Street just west of King Street.

Around 9:15 a.m., South Simcoe Police said a car travelling eastbound on Queen crossed the road and slammed into a parked vehicle.

The motorist was arrested and taken to the police station for examination by a Drug Recognition Expert.

As a result, a 22 year old Midland man was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, impaired driving and fail to comply with demand.

The guy had his licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for a week.