Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a single vehicle collision that led to the driver being charged with impaired.
On January 14, 2025, shortly after 8:00pm, Peterborough County OPP received a report of a vehicle that had gone off the road at the intersection of 3rd Line and Fairbairn Street. The caller, who was also the driver, advised that their vehicle ended up in the ditch and was stuck.
Officers attended the scene and observed the vehicle to be well off the roadway in a field. Officers located the driver who was displaying signs of impairment and as a result was arrested. The driver was transported to the Peterborough County OPP detachment
Destiny MEAD (age 26) of Peterborough, ON, was arrested and charged with:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on February 18, 2025.
The Peterborough County OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol or drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
Author: Pete Fisher
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