Northern Ont. woman charged with impaired driving, drug possession after crash

Efforts to reduce impaired driving in the northeast seem to be working in some communities – provincial police say stats are still high.

A local woman has been charged with impaired driving and drug possession following a two-vehicle crash last week in West Nipissing.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the collision on John Street at about 10:50 a.m. on April 2.

Authorities said no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

“One driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to an OPP detachment for further testing,” police said in a news release.

police officer arresting a woman A stock photo of a police officer arresting a woman with handcuffs. (File photo/Kzenon/GettyImages)

As a result of the incident, the 65-year-old motorist has been charged with impaired driving, failing to remain and drug possession for having methamphetamines.

In addition to the charges, the accused also had their licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle involved was impounded by police for seven days at the owner’s expense.

OPP flashing lights Ontario Provincial Police cruiser with lights flashing blocks a road. (CTV News/File Image)

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on May 1 in North Bay to answer the charges.

Make the call

Report impaired drivers Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

“The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please ‘Make the call,’ and dial 911,” said police.

“Impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.”