A driver from Toronto is facing a few charges following an incident where Barrie police say they crashed into snowbanks and a parked car.
Officers say they were contacted early this morning by a concerned citizen reporting a possible impaired driver.
"Based upon information provided by the citizen that included the licence plate of the suspected impaired driver, responding officers were able to locate the involved motor vehicle on Livia Herman Way after it had struck a snowbank," Barrie Police Service officials wrote in a release.
"The driver sped off after attempts were made to stop it, and continued northbound on Michael Crescent. As the driver continued northbound on Michael Crescent, he failed to negotiate a right turn, struck another snowbank and a parked car before coming to rest on the front lawn of a residence."
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Around 5 a.m., officers say the driver was taken into custody for operation while impaired and sent to police headquarters.
"A qualified Drug Recognition Evaluator attempted to conduct an interview, but the driver refused to cooperate," officers continued.
The 23-year-old man was then charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance - Oxycodone
- Possession of a Controlled Substance - Hydrocodone (2 counts)
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand
- Driving while under suspension
- Red light - fail to stop
According to police, the driver will be released today and scheduled for Barrie court later.
"Barrie Police wish to thank the concerned citizen who notified the Service and contributed to helping remove an impaired driver from our streets," officers added.
