Officers from the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged an individual with impaired driving after receiving a call regarding a single vehicle collision.
On May 13, 2025, just prior to 12:00pm, Peterborough County OPP Officers were dispatched to a report of a collision that took place on McFadden Road in North Kawartha Township. The complainant advised there was a vehicle that had gone in the ditch near their location. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver who was arrested shortly after.
Austin COLLINGS (age 29) of Apsley, ON., was arrested and charged with;
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Fail to surrender insurance card
The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90-days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on June 24, 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.